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“During a search of the van, approximately 80 Kilo’s of Herbal Cannabis was discovered with an estimated street value of €1.6 million.”
Gardai have seized €1.6m worth of herbal cannabis and arrested a man in his 40s after a van was intercepted in Co Wexford.
The seizure was a joint operation between the gardai and Revenue’s Customs Service.
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“In the course of a joint operation conducted by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) and Revenue officers, a van was intercepted by Gardaí in Ballycaraney, Co. Wexford on the 18th July 2025,” a garda spokesperson said.
“During a search of the van, approximately 80 Kilo’s of Herbal Cannabis was discovered with an estimated street value of €1.6 million.”
“A male in his 40s was arrested at the scene and is currently being detained at a Garda Station in the east of the country under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. He may be held for a period of up to seven days.
The drugs seized will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.”
Gardai said that investigations are ongoing.
A revenue spokesperson said: “This seizure is part of Revenue’s ongoing work targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity. If businesses, or members of the public have any information, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.”