Revenue officers operating at Rosslare Europort have intercepted and seized approximately 145 kg of suspected herbal cannabis along with roughly 7.9 kg of suspected cannabis resin. The combined value of the confiscated illegal drugs is estimated to be in excess of €2,947,000.

The detection occurred during a routine profiling operation when officials stopped and inspected an accompanied freight unit. The vehicle had just disembarked a ferry arriving from Dunkirk, France.

A detailed examination of the vehicle was carried out with the aid of Revenue's mobile x-ray scanner, which uncovered the drugs hidden inside the commercial load. Following the discovery, a man in his 20s was arrested by An Garda Síochána. He is currently being held under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda station located in County Wexford.

An investigation into the incident is currently ongoing.

Revenue confirmed that this operation forms part of its continuous, targeted efforts against organised crime networks and the importation, distribution, and sale of illegal narcotics.

Members of the public or local business owners who possess any details concerning smuggling activities are urged to contact Revenue in strict confidence via the Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.