Revenue seize illicit drugs worth over €892,000 at Dublin Airport

In separate intelligence-led operations on Monday, 05/10/2026, and Thursday, 08/10/2026, Revenue officers seized approximately 22.72 kg of cannabis and 5.74 kg of cocaine.

The illicit drugs have a combined value of over €892,000.

On Monday, 05/10/2026, Revenue officers stopped and searched the baggage of a passenger who had disembarked a flight that originated in Thailand. Approximately 22.72 kg of cannabis was discovered contained in vacuum packed packages.

One male, aged in his 30s, was arrested by An Garda Síochána and has since appeared before the courts.

On Thursday, 08/10/2026, Revenue officers stopped and searched the baggage of a passenger who had disembarked a flight that originated in Brazil and discovered approximately 5.74 kg of cocaine concealed within footwear.

One female, aged in her 40s, was arrested by An Garda Síochána. She has since been charged, and was scheduled to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice (CCJ) this afternoon, 09/10/2026.

Investigations are ongoing.

These seizures are part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting organised crime groups and the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.

[ENDS 09/10/2026]