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09/11/2026 €1million drugs seizure and arrest - Ardcavan, Wexford, Sunday 8th November, 2026.

Issue Date: 09/11/2026

As part of an intelligence-led operation involving the Eastern Regional Intelligence Unit, members of An Garda Síochána's Wexford Drug and Detective Unit, carried out a search on Sunday, 8th November, 2026, at an address in Ardcavan, Wexford, on foot of a warrant under Section 26 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977/84.

The resulting search at the location led to the discovery of 10kg of Cocaine with an estimated value of €1million.

A crime scene was declared and the scene is currently preserved.

One male was arrested by Gardaí for an offence contrary to Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs act 1977/1984.

He is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.

Investigations are ongoing.