Menu
08/11/2012
Man And Woman Held Over Heroin Seizure
A male and female are being questioned after €20,000 worth of heroin was seized from their car in Cork in the early hours this morning.
The Cork City Divisional Drugs Squad stopped the car near the Dunkettle roundabout at around 1am.
The pair are believed to have been returning from Dublin.
They are currently being questioned at Mayfield Garda Station.
(CD/GK)
The Cork City Divisional Drugs Squad stopped the car near the Dunkettle roundabout at around 1am.
The pair are believed to have been returning from Dublin.
They are currently being questioned at Mayfield Garda Station.
(CD/GK)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
29 June 2009
Alternative Strategy To Tackle Cork Heroin Crisis
A taskforce tackling the growing use of the class-A drug, heroin, in Cork have put together a new strategy. The team have initiated a pilot community detox programme in a specific city area, which is yet to be identified.
Alternative Strategy To Tackle Cork Heroin Crisis
A taskforce tackling the growing use of the class-A drug, heroin, in Cork have put together a new strategy. The team have initiated a pilot community detox programme in a specific city area, which is yet to be identified.
31 July 2014
Suspect Released Following Drugs Raid
Heroin, cannabis and amphetamine worth an estimated €40,000 has been seized by gardaí during a search of a house in Thurles. Two arrests were made during the search, a woman in her 20s, who has since been released, and a man in his 30s, who remains in custody.
Suspect Released Following Drugs Raid
Heroin, cannabis and amphetamine worth an estimated €40,000 has been seized by gardaí during a search of a house in Thurles. Two arrests were made during the search, a woman in her 20s, who has since been released, and a man in his 30s, who remains in custody.
31 March 2008
Mother Convicted On Firearms Charges
A Dutch mother of three has been jailed for the possession of firearms. The woman, Caroline Van Dongeren, 32, was given a three-year sentence after a search at her home uncovered two magazines each containing 10 rounds of ammunition.
Mother Convicted On Firearms Charges
A Dutch mother of three has been jailed for the possession of firearms. The woman, Caroline Van Dongeren, 32, was given a three-year sentence after a search at her home uncovered two magazines each containing 10 rounds of ammunition.
24 June 2009
Cork Heroin Use Reaching 'Epidemic Proportions'
A Fine Gael Senator has questioned the resources available to deal with what he claims is an escalating heroin problem in Cork, which he said is reaching epidemic proportions.
Cork Heroin Use Reaching 'Epidemic Proportions'
A Fine Gael Senator has questioned the resources available to deal with what he claims is an escalating heroin problem in Cork, which he said is reaching epidemic proportions.
21 January 2015
Cash Seized During Drug Raid
A man has been arrested in connection with the discovery of €85,000 in cash at a flat in Cork city. It is understood members of the Cork City Divisional Drugs Squad uncovered the cash during a drug raid on a flat in Tuckey Street at about 21:30 on Tuesday night. A 37-year-old Hungarian national was arrested at the scene.
Cash Seized During Drug Raid
A man has been arrested in connection with the discovery of €85,000 in cash at a flat in Cork city. It is understood members of the Cork City Divisional Drugs Squad uncovered the cash during a drug raid on a flat in Tuckey Street at about 21:30 on Tuesday night. A 37-year-old Hungarian national was arrested at the scene.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
