LIVE: Kildare gardaí carry out major operation as two men granted bail
Kildare gardaí said members of the Kildare South Drugs Unit executed a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a residence in Athy on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Two men have appeared before Naas District Court following the seizure of suspected drugs and cash during a garda operation in Athy, county Kildare.
Kildare gardaí said members of the Kildare South Drugs Unit executed a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a residence in Athy on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
During the search, gardaí seized “approximately €60,000 worth of suspected cannabis and approximately €20,000 worth of suspected cocaine”.
Gardaí also said a quantity of cash, “drug paraphernalia consistent with the sale and supply of controlled drugs”, and a hydraulic compressor were seized during the operation.
Two adult men were arrested at the scene and taken to Newbridge Garda Station, where they were detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Drug Trafficking Act.
Kildare gardaí said they objected to bail for both accused.
However, both men were granted court bail of €5,000 cash lodgement and remanded in custody pending further bail proceedings.
Investigations are ongoing.