Issue Date: 11/09/2026
Yesterday, Thursday 10th September 2026, as part of An Garda Síochána’s GNECB Operation Skein, Revenue officers assisted by the Ballymun Drugs Unit seized approximately 5 kg of cocaine with an estimated value of €500,000 at Dublin Airport.
The drugs were discovered when Revenue officers stopped and searched the baggage of a passenger and discovered the drugs concealed within bags of lollipops.
In follow up searches, An Garda Síochána seized €16,000 in cash and a further quantity of various controlled drugs valued at €14,500.
One male, aged in his 60s, arrested by Gardaí in connection with the investigation, has since been charged. He appeared before the Criminal Courts of Justice (CCJ No. 4), this morning, Friday 11th September 2026.
As this is now before the courts, An Garda Síochána will not be commenting further.
Investigations are ongoing.
