Garda seize illegal vapes and cannabis items worth over €3 million across five counties
Irish police confiscated illegal vaping and cannabis products valued at more than €3 million, along with cash and vehicles, in a multi-county operation.
More than 100 gardaí from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, nationalist specialist units and other forces carried out searches in properties across Longford, Mayo, Roscommon, Wexford and Carlow. The operation focused on an organised crime network dealing in illegal vaping devices and cannabis-derived products. Authorities recovered items with a street value exceeding €3 million, plus cash totaling over €235,000, £3,000, $3,500 and several luxury vehicles.
All seized goods are slated for analysis by Forensic Science Ireland. A garda spokesperson confirmed that no arrests have been made so far and that the investigation remains ongoing.
Why it matters
The seizure highlights the scale of illicit drug-related trade and the resources devoted to combating it in Ireland.
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