# Irish Gardaí drug enforcement operations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/irish-garda-drug-enforcement-operations
> Updated: 2026-08-18T12:05:34.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Under the national anti-drug strategy known as Operation Tara, Irish Gardaí have conducted several successful raids targeting organized crime and drug trafficking.

In Limerick, authorities seized an automatic 9mm Glock pistol, ammunition, and suspected heroin valued at approximately €21,700 during a residential raid. One individual was arrested in connection with the operation.

Subsequent operations in Roscommon and Galway resulted in the seizure of drugs valued at €333,000 within a 24-hour period. This included €233,000 worth of suspected cannabis in Galway and €100,000 worth of suspected cocaine in Roscommon and Leitrim. These operations led to the arrest of multiple individuals, including two men in Galway and a man and a woman in the Roscommon and Leitrim area.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Gardaí seize €333,000 worth of drugs in Ireland

Gardaí seized €333,000 worth of drugs in Roscommon and Galway during a 24-hour period, resulting in four arrests as part of Operation Tara's efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/garda-seize-333000-worth-of-drugs-in-ireland

### 2026-08-09: Limerick Gardaí seize automatic pistol and €21,700 in drugs

Gardaí arrested a teenager in Limerick after seizing an automatic pistol, ammunition, and suspected heroin worth €21,700 during a raid on Island Road.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/limerick-garda-seize-automatic-pistol-and-21700-in-drugs

---
Cite as: Irish Gardaí drug enforcement operations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/irish-garda-drug-enforcement-operations