Man arrested after €1.6m cannabis haul found in van during Wexford drug sting

Gardaí and Revenue officers seized 80kg of herbal cannabis after intercepting the vehicle in Ballycarney on Friday
Man arrested after €1.6m cannabis haul found in van during Wexford drug sting

The drugs seized during Friday's operation. Picture: Garda Info

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025 - 11:30
Steven Heaney

A man in his 40s has been arrested following the seizure of €1.6m worth of cannabis from a van in County Wexford.

During a joint operation by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) and Revenue officers, gardaí intercepted the van in Ballycarney on Friday.

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