Issue Date: 30/03/2026
As part of as part of ongoing operations targeting the supply of controlled substances into prisons in the West Dublin area, Ronanstown Gardaí have arrested three men, and seized two drones and €7,000 controlled drugs in West Dublin, on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th March 2026.
On Friday 27th March 2023, Gardaí attached to the Task Force, Ronanstown seized a drone with an approximate value of €2,500, along with a mobile device. A man (aged in his 20’s) was arrested in connection with the investigation.
On Saturday 28th March, during the course of the same operation, a drone with an approximate value of €3,000, along with controlled drugs to the value of €7,000 were seized. Two men (aged in their 20’s and 30’s) were arrested in connection with the investigation.
The drugs seized will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis.
The drones seized will be subject to further technical examination. The three men arrested in connection with this investigation have since been charged. They were scheduled to appear before the courts this morning, Monday 30th March 2026. Investigations are ongoing.
