Man arrested after €1.6m of cannabis seized in County Wexford

Two large posters are next to a large seizure of drugs which is in silver packets. The posters are dark blue and turquoise with 'revenue customs service' and 'An Garda Síochána' written on it with their logos.An Garda Síochána

Herbal cannabis was seized after a van was intercepted

A man has been arrested after €1.6m (£1.4m) of herbal cannabis was seized in County Wexford.

An Garda Síochána (Irish police) and Revenue's Customs Service intercepted a van in Ballycaraney on Friday and discovered about 80kg of the drug.

The man in his 40s, who was arrested at the scene, is being held in police custody.

The seized drugs are being analysed by Forensic Science Ireland.

Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.

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