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Irish Daily Mirror
20-07-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man appears before court charged in connection with €1.6m drugs haul in Wexford
A 46-year-old man charged in connection with a €1.6m drugs haul in County Wexford appeared before a special sitting of Gorey District Court Sunday afternoon. Fintan Fanning of Slaney Drive, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, came before Judge Kevin Staunton. Fanning was charged with on July 18 at Tincurry, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, he had in his possession a controlled drug, namely Cannabis, for the purpose of selling or supply to another in contravention of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2017 and 2019 under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1972. Herbal cannabis worth an estimated €1.6m was seized at Tincurry, Ballycarney, on Friday last following a targeted joint operation involving An Garda Siochana and Revenue's Customs Service. 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 Gardai in Ballycarney, Wexford, on Friday last, July 18. During the search of the van, approximately 80 kilos of herbal cannabis was discovered with an estimated street value of €1.6m (pending analysis). The accused was arrested at the scene and was detained for questioning under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. The accused appeared in court wearing a grey tracksuit, with slight beard, and heavy tattooing around the neck area. He said close to his lawyer during the hearing which lasted less than ten minutes. Det. Garda Dean Healy told Judge Stauntion that on July 19 he arrested the accused and charged him as set out on the charge sheet. He arrested the accused at 15.56 and charged him at 16.03. When the charge was put to the acused he made 'no comment' said Det. Healy. Defence Counsel, Craig Phillips, B.L. instructed by Eoin O'Sullivan, Solicitor, said there would be no application for bail. He applied for free legal aid but no statement of means is yet available to the court, but would be provided at a later date. Sergt. Stephen Ennis told the court he would be seeking a remand in custody to appear before Wexford District Court on Tuesday next via video link. Judge Staunton said he would grant free legal aid subject to a statement of means being made available to the court. Judge Staunton remanded the accused, as requested, in custody to appear before Wexford District Court via video link on Tuesday night. Following the short hearing the accused was escorted from the court by two Gardaí. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Irish Post
20-07-2025
- Irish Post
Gardaí seize €1.6m worth of cannabis in Co. Wexford
GARDAÍ and the Revenue's Customs Service have seized herbal cannabis worth €1.6m during a targeted joint operation in Co. Wexford. The 80kg of cannabis was discovered after gardaí intercepted and searched a van in Ballycarney on Friday. A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene and is currently being detained at a garda station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. Gardaí added that the man may be held for a period of up to seven days and that investigations are ongoing.
Sunday World
19-07-2025
- Sunday World
Drugs worth €1.6m seized and man arrested after van intercepted in Wexford
'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. Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 19th '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.'
The Journal
19-07-2025
- The Journal
Van intercepted in Co Wexford found with €1.6m worth of cannabis
GARDAÍ SEIZED 80 kilos of cannabis and arrested a man after a van was intercepted in Co Wexford yesterday. Gardaí and Revenue officers intercepted the van in the course of a targeted joint operation. During the search of the van, the cannabis was seized. Advertisement It has an estimated street value of €1.6m, according to gardaí. A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene and is currently being detained at a garda station in the east of the country. He may be held for up to seven days, as he is detained under section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. The drugs seized will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. Investigations are ongoing. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Examiner
19-07-2025
- Irish Examiner
Man arrested after €1.6m cannabis haul found in van during Wexford drug sting
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. During a search of the vehicle, approximately 80kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated street value of €1.6m, was discovered and seized. A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene. He 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 up to seven days. The seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. A Garda spokesperson said that investigations are ongoing.
