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Major probe after €3m worth of drugs seized in Limerick
147kg of the drug was seized by officers from Revenue Almost €3 million worth of cannabis has been seized in Limerick. The seizure was part of an intelligence-led operation. Revenue officers seized 147 kg of the drug, with an estimated value of €2,940,000. The seizure came as part of a joint operation carried out by Revenue Customs Service, the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) and the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit. A Garda spokesperson confirmed to that no arrests have been made in connection with the haul. 'This seizure is part of Revenue's ongoing joint investigations involving organised crime groups and the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs,' a spokesperson for Revenue said. 'If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding drug smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on phone number 1800 295 295. 'Investigations are ongoing.'
Sunday World
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Jess Redden shares pregnancy anxiety as she opens up about miscarriage
She and husband Rob Kearney are expecting their second child later this year Soon-to-be mum-of-two Jess Redden has shared that she is 'more anxious' during this pregnancy than her last after suffering an early miscarriage. The influencer recently revealed that she and her husband, Rob Kearney, are expecting their second child together with a sweet Instagram post. 'One more reason to believe in magic, a little more love is on the way,' she captioned a photo, which showed her holding their firstborn Bobby above her growing bump. Jess Redden News in 90 Seconds - June 20th Redden, who welcomed firstborn Bobby in August 2023, opened up about her loss during an Instagram Q&A with her followers. 'This pregnancy has been so different mentally,' she began. 'I'm definitely more anxious, even though I was so anxious with [Bobby], this time it's even worse, maybe because you know how precious they are or having experienced early loss before this one, but having Bobby is a blessing because it keeps my mind busy.' The pharmacist said she suffered 'awful nausea' in her first trimester, which she didn't experience with her first pregnancy. Rob Kearney and Jess Redden. Photo: Instagram/Jess Redden. She also shared that she is suffering from an Overactive Bladder, despite having pelvic floor treatments last year. 'But my gosh are they worth every weird and wonderful change that happens to our bodies,' she said. Redden also said that the couple will not be finding out their babies' sex. 'I found out for Bobby and managed to keep it from Rob for months, because he wanted a surprise, until I saw a dad and his baby son in matching swim shorts and burst into tears. 'So, this time we aren't finding out because I don't trust myself not to let it slip again!' Jess is currently 20 weeks pregnant, with the couple expecting the arrival of their bundle of joy in late October. This week, Dad Rob, told Ireland AM he is 'very excited' to become a father again. "It's great, we are very excited. Little Bobby is going to be a big brother. "He doesn't know too much of it yet, his world is going to be turned upside down for a few weeks but he will be fine.'
Sunday World
3 hours ago
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Drug dealer dubbed Albus Dumbledore jailed over cannabis haul
The judge commended him for writing a 'candid' letter to the court A drug dealer who nicknamed himself 'Albus Dumbledore' has been jailed after he was caught on camera picking up a shopping bag full of cannabis. Jacob Flavin (29) used the name of the famous Harry Potter character on the encrypted communication app, Signal. He was described in court as a 'significant figure' in a five-man gang of drug dealers who sold wholesale amounts of cannabis on Signal, Manchester Evening News reports. Jacob Flavin News in 90 Seconds - June 20th Manchester Crown Court heard how Flavin advertised 500 grams of 'super skunk' for £1,000 on November 3, 2023. He also included a photograph of the product being held in a latex-gloved hand. When his potential buyer said 'leave it with me', the 29-year-old replied, 'Can do nothing but make money. Soon as these main ones land, I will send a list.' Flavin also advertised other kinds of cannabis, including 'Tropical', 'Gelato' and 'Banana' with prices ranging from £2,800 to £3,100 per kilo. He was ultimately caught when undercover police photographed him collecting an Aldi shopping bag that he believed was full of cannabis. Cops were monitoring the gang as part of 'Operation Global'. During his arrest at his deluxe apartment in Salford, Manchester, police seized a Rolex worth between £6,000 and £8,000 as well as small bags of cannabis. Detectives also found menus, price lists and two mobile phones. They also found a ledger with details of debtors and how much they owed. Examination of his mobile phone found he was also involved in the sale of cocaine, heroin and ketamine with other 'unknown conspirators'. It's estimated that the gang were involved in the supply of approximately 180kg of cannabis in a period of seven weeks. Neil Fryman, for the prosecution, told the court that Flavin could be linked to the sale of 3.5kg of cocaine, 2.5kg of heroin and 5kg of ketamine. The court heard that he had six previous convictions for 10 offences, including possession of cannabis with intent to supply, for which he spent nine months behind bars. At sentencing, Judge Sarah Johnson said the damage done to communities by drugs was 'far reaching', adding: "So much of the suffering we see in these courts has its roots in this trade and those who seek to profit from it." She told the court that Flavin had written a 'commendably candid' letter detailing his "first-hand experience of the dreadful consequences of this evil trade". "It appears to be to your eternal shame that you sought to profit from other's misery,' she said. Flavin was handed down nine years in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of conspiracy to supply cannabis, cocaine, heroin and ketamine.
Sunday World
5 hours ago
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Nine children rescued from water and one in hospital after boat capsizes off Antrim coast
Emergency Services at the scene of the ongoing incident in Carrickfergus Nine children are understood to have been among those rescued from the water off the Co Antrim coast in a major operation this evening. One has been taken to hospital, and police said everyone has been accounted for after a boat capsized in the water shortly after 9pm. The PSNI, Ambulance Service, NI Fire and Rescue and Coastguard were all tasked to the scene near Carrickfergus. Emergency Services at the scene of the ongoing incident in Carrickfergus on June 19th 2025 (Photo by Kevin Scott) The successful operation has been winding down, although eight ambulances were still at the scene late into the evening, with some still being treated. A spokesman for the NI Ambulance Service said they received a call at 9.14pm following reports of a water-related incident near Carrick Marina. "Early reports indicated that the incident involved nine children and one adult,' he said. News in 90 Seconds - June 20th "NIAS despatched multiple resources to the scene, which was also attended by MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency), PSNI and NIFRS. "After assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken by ambulance to RBHSC (the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children) while the rest were discharged at the scene.'ries at this time and all those on the boat have been accounted for." Emergency Services at the scene of the ongoing incident in Carrickfergus on June 19th 2025 (Photo by Kevin Scott) A police spokesperson said the PSNI received a report of a capsized boat in the water near the Fisherman's Quay area of Carrickfergus shortly after 9.10pm. Inspector Bryan said: "Officers attended, along with colleagues from other emergency services and a number of people were rescued from the water. "There have been no reports of any serious inju
Sunday World
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Jail for cleaner who caused more than €2k of damage to neighbour's car
Betco Aurelia (55) had denied the charge, saying she was not holding her keys, and she was simply trying to manoeuvre her bike in a narrow space between two cars. A cleaner scraped the side of a neighbour's car with a key, causing over €2,000 worth of damage, as she struggled to bring her bicycle into her apartment, a court heard. Betco Aurelia (55) had denied the charge, saying she was not holding her keys, and she was simply trying to manoeuvre her bike in a narrow space between two cars. Judge David McHugh said that what Aurelia did was 'despicable' and he jailed the defendant for 28 days. Aurelia was found guilty of criminal damage at Tory Square, Waterville, in Blanchardstown on September 3, 2024. Blanchardstown Courthouse News in 90 Seconds - June 20th The victim told Blanchardstown District Court that her car was damaged shortly after 10pm, and CCTV of the incident was shown to the court. The victim identified Aurelia, who was her neighbour, as the culprit from the CCTV footage. The victim said Aurelia approached the apartment complex holding her bike and walked the bike between two cars. The victim claimed Aurelia scraped the side of the vehicle with a key, causing €2,268 worth of damage. In her evidence, Aurelia denied damaging the car. She said it was very hard to walk between the two cars holding the bike. She said she did not have any keys in her hand, and the CCTV did not show her damaging the car. Aurelia said the CCTV showed her moving her bike, so as to avoid hitting the car. Judge McHugh said he was satisfied from the CCTV that Aurelia had an object in her right hand and she had run it along the area of the car. The court heard that the defendant, a divorced mother of two, had never been in trouble before. She worked as an office cleaner, and was a stranger to the courts system, her lawyer said, asking the judge to be as lenient as possible. Judge McHugh said what Aurelia did was 'despicable'. Recognisances were set for an appeal.
