More than €190 million worth of illicit drugs were seized at Ireland’s largest port last year, according to newly released figures.
Authorities confirmed that almost 19,000 separate drug seizures were made at Dublin Port in 2025 alone, highlighting the scale of trafficking attempts through the country’s primary maritime gateway.
The drugs intercepted included cannabis, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and amphetamines, with the estimated value of substances seized last year exceeding €190 million.
Five-Year Total Nears €900 Million
New data covering the period from January 2021 to December 2025 shows that nearly 70,000 separate drug seizures were carried out at the port. The total estimated street value of those drugs stands at €869 million, bringing the five-year total to almost €900 million.
The volume and value of seizures underline Dublin Port’s status as a key focus for customs and law enforcement operations targeting organised crime groups involved in international drug trafficking.
€1.2 Billion in Illegal Goods Seized
Drugs account for the majority of the seizures by value, but they are not the only illicit goods intercepted. Over the same five-year period, customs officers seized almost 34,000 shipments of cigarettes and tobacco products, with an estimated value of €370 million.
In total, authorities confiscated more than €1.2 billion worth of illegal goods at Dublin Port between 2021 and 2025.
Officials say the figures reflect sustained enforcement efforts, intelligence-led operations, container screening, and collaboration with international partners aimed at disrupting smuggling networks using Ireland’s busiest port as an entry point.
Dublin Port handles the largest volume of freight traffic in the State, making it a critical hub for trade — and a key frontline in efforts to combat organised criminal activity.
