2023 Irish authorities seize €170 million in drugs, up from last year, with notable cocaine seizures at Dublin Port and Airport.

Irish authorities have seized nearly €170 million worth of drugs in 2023, more than double the amount from the same period last year. Notable seizures include €10.5 million in cocaine at Dublin Port and €3 million at Dublin Airport within a week. Vulnerable individuals are often hired to smuggle drugs, ingesting up to 120 pellets for as little as €1,000. Law enforcement is increasing efforts to combat smuggling, collaborating nationally and internationally.

September 12, 2024
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