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Drugs Seizure
Man charged after ecstasy tablets worth €235,000 seized in Co Monaghan
He is currently being detained at a station in the Garda North Western Region.
LAST UPDATE | 25 Jul 2025
A MAN IN his 20s has been charged to court after ecstasy tablets worth €235,000 were seized in Co Monaghan.
The seizure was the result of a targeted joint operation involving An Garda Síochána and Revenue’s Customs Service.
In the course of the joint operation, a residential property in Monaghan was searched today.
This led to MDMA (ecstasy) tablets with an estimated street value of €235,000 being seized.
The drugs seized will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
A man in his 20s was arrested at the scene and has since been charged in relation to the seizure.
He is due to appear before Trim District Court at tomorrow evening.
A garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing.
Meanwhile, a Revenue spokesperson said that if businesses or members of the public have any information, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.
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