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Two men charged following €2.4m heroin seizure in Kildare

The drugs were seized in Kildare on Tuesday.

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Eight million cigarettes worth over €3 million seized at Dublin Port

The seizure was made yesterday morning at Dublin Port by officers from the Revenue Commissioners.

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Retailers warn Dublin airport is ‘a hub’ for cigarette smuggling

Retailers Against Smuggling has called for the government to impose a minimum fine for cigarette smuggling.

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What happens to the things that the gardaí or Revenue seize?

We take a look at what happens to the cars, jewellery, cash and drugs that are seized or recovered by Irish authorities.

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New gene could potentially prevent epileptic seizures

Irish researchers have discovered a new gene that could offer new hope to epilepsy sufferers.

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Mobile phone seizures in St Patrick’s Institution double in 3 years

The juvenile detention centre has had more illegal mobile phones seized so far this year than any other prison.

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€250,000 worth of cannabis plants seized in Cavan

A man (42) was arrested at the scene.

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Over 1,500 seizures of counterfeit goods have been made already this year

Finance Minister Michael Noonan said there are no proposals to increase penalties for the crime.

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Cocaine from Dominican Republic and cigarettes from Moldova seized

Revenue’s Customs Service carried out two operations at the airport in the last 24 hours.

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Five arrested and €316,000 of herbal cannabis seized by Revenue

Over 16 kilogrammes of cannabis was seized in two separate operations in Limerick and Rosslare today.

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Two charged over €2 million cannabis seizures

Another man who jumped from a roof to escape gardaí in the course of an ‘Operation Nitrogen’ raid in Kerry remains in hospital.

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Revenue makes 3,564 counterfeit seizures valued at €3m in 2013

Revenue said that it also made 15 seizures of alcohol this year, with 929 litres seized in total.

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Over 40 million cigarettes were seized last year

That figure represents a drop of over 50 million on 2012.

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Revenue Commissioners seized a lot of drugs in 2013

In its report for 2013 published today, Revenue revealed that it seized drugs worth more than €44 million last year.

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Revenue seize €50,000 worth of khat (and 100 hair curlers) in Cork

Around €50,000 worth of the natural amphetamine was seized by Revenue.

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Epilepsy drug for children recalled over contamination risk

The Health Products Regulatory Authority said this is just a precautionary measure and patients do not have to return packs to their pharmacy.

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Hundreds of Irish women contact abortion pill website every month

Tonight RTÉ’s Prime Time revealed that so far this year there have been more than 60 abortion pill seizures.

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Gardaí seize €480k of cannabis, make two arrests in raids across Limerick

Two drug units were involved in the raids.

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Gardaí are trying to find owners for 10 boats and a caravan

Gardaí have seized a lot of equipment.

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‘There is always the chance of not waking up after a seizure’

Irish-led research could lead to a breakthrough in treatment for people with epilepsy.

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'An utter warrior': Cork family appeals for little girl to be allowed use...

Some 11 types of pharmaceutical medication have failed to improve Ava Barry’s condition.

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Public warned about the dangers of illegal bonfires as Halloween approaches

Dublin City Council seized 750 tonnes of raw materials last year which were destined for bonfires across the capital.

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Puppies, alcohol and €9,400 in cash: Revenue involved in a number of...

Officers conducted a number of operations designed to clamp down on illegal activity in the run-up to Christmas.

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Cannabis ingredient to be classed as medicine in UK

Companies wishing to sell CBD can apply for a licence from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.

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Gardaí seize €250,000 worth of cannabis at random traffic stop on motorway in...

Nearly half a million euro worth of the drug has been seized today across the country.

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Mother on protest walk from Cork to Dublin for second time to get her child...

Vera Twomey is entering day two of the 260km protest walk.

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Five arrested and €230,000 worth of drugs seized in major operation in three...

The seizures began this afternoon when Gardaí stopped and searched a car on the M8.

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Four men arrested after these drugs were seized

They are being held at various stations.

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Prison officers seized two weapons a day over the last five years

Last year alone, 435 weapons were recovered from inmates.

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Steroid abuse: Simon Harris wants gym owners to help combat problem

Steroid addiction is on the rise in Ireland.

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'The seizures are gone - his smiles are back': Mother pens letter to Minister...

Noreen O’Neill said her son has been seizure-free for more than a fortnight.

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14 people due in court after drugs sold to undercover gardaí in Offaly

Gardaí also seized controlled substances, cash and items of evidential value during follow-up searches.

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Cannabis, tobacco, cash and a car seized in raids in Dublin, Cork and Galway

The first raid was carried out at Dublin Airport.

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Four people arrested as stun guns and drugs worth €560k seized in two...

One man has since been released from garda custody.

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