Woman remanded on bail after €252,000 drugs seizure in Wicklow
The Wicklow PeopleA 52-year-old woman has appeared before Arklow District Court after drugs worth more than €250,000 were seized in a major Garda and Revenue operation earlier this month.
Kim Keogh (52), with an address at 38 Murrell Drive, Inbhear Mór Park, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, appeared before a sitting of Arklow District Court charged with unlawful possession of drugs and unlawful possession of drugs for sale or supply.
Three people were arrested in connection with the incident, but only Ms Keogh has been charged following the mult-agency operation in which officers seized more than €250,000 worth of herbal cannabis on Friday, October 3.
The intelligence-led operation involved the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB), the Bray Drugs Unit, the Bray and Arklow District Detective Units, and Revenue’s Customs Service.
Officers initially discovered approximately 6.6kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated street value of €132,000, during a search at Ms Keogh’s home address.
A follow-up search uncovered a further 6kg of herbal cannabis, bringing the total seizure to approximately 12.6kg, valued at €252,000.
Sergeant Anthony Flynn told the court that gardaí are awaiting directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The solicitor for the defendant, Paraic Hyland, informed the court that Ms Keogh’s means are limited as she is a carer.
Judge David Kennedy granted legal aid to Paraic Hyland Solicitors and remanded Ms Keogh on continuing bail until March 11, 2026.
Revenue stated that the seizure forms part of its ongoing efforts to target smuggling and shadow economy activity. Members of the public or businesses with information are urged to contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.