Man charged in connection with seizure of cannabis worth €1.6million
The drugs were seized after a van was intercepted in Ballycarney, Co. Wexford, on Friday, July 18
Vincent Fanning (46) of Slaney Drive, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Wexford, was before Wexford District Court on Tuesday, July 22 2025.
Fanning was previously charged before a special sitting of Gorey District Court on Sunday, July 20 in connection with the seizure of €1.6m worth of cannabis, at Tincurry, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford on July 18.
The Gardaí confirmed that directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) are still awaited.
The matter was adjourned to August 13 for DPP directions with the accused to appear via video link from Cloverhill Prison.
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The drugs were seized after a van was intercepted in Ballycarney, Co. Wexford, on Friday, July 18
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