Potential evidence seized in connection with drug haul on Donegal beach


By Dionne Meehan  FOLLOWING searches in connection with the discovery of €4 million worth of suspected Cocaine along the North Donegal Coastline last July, Gardaí have seized items of potential evidential value this morning in Louth. These items included electronic devices and documents. Advertisement In a statement, Gardaí in Milford say they continue to investigate […]


Suspected cocaine packages worth over €4 million


PACKAGES of suspected cocaine that have washed up on the north Donegal coast are worth in excess of €4 million, Gardaí have confirmed. A multi-agency operation is ongoing after packages weighing approximately 60kg were recovered. In a statement this evening Gardaí said: “The packages which are believed to contain cocaine, weigh approximately 60kg with an […]


Gardaí investigating suspected cocaine found along North Donegal coastline


An Garda Síochána are investigating the circumstances of the discovery of a number of packages along the North Donegal coastline this morning, July 19, 2023. The packages are suspected of containing a substance which is believed to be a controlled drug (cocaine), subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI). At approximately 8:30am, Milford Gardaí […]


Warning over sharp rise in cocaine use


COCAINE use in Donegal has risen sharply, the Assistant Director of Nursing, Donegal Alcohol and Drug Service has warned. Cora McAleer was speaking to the Donegal News in the wake of a new report by the Health Research Board (HRB), which reveals cocaine is the most common drug for which people are seeking treatment in Ireland. There were over 12,000 cases treated for […]


Almost €30,000 worth of drugs seized in Letterkenny


Almost €30,000 worth of drugs have been seized in Letterkenny. Four people have been arrested following the seizures totalling €28,000 in the Letterkenny area in recent days. The Divisional Drugs Unit uncovered a major haul of cannabis with an estimated street value of €21,000. They also uncovered cocaine with an estimated street value of €7,000. […]