Revenue seize cocaine worth approximately €282,000 at Dublin Airport
On Wednesday, 11/11/2026, as part of routine operations, Revenue officers seized over 2.8 kg of cocaine at Dublin Aiport. The illicit drugs have an estimated value of €282,000.
The illicit drugs were discovered when Revenue officers stopped and searched the baggage of a passenger who had disembarked a flight from Cancun, Mexico, and discovered the drugs concealed in the false linings of a suitcase.
One male, aged in his 20s, was arrested by An Garda Síochána under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.
Investigations are ongoing.
This seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting the importation of illegal drugs. If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.
[ENDS 13/11/2026]