LAST UPDATE | 26 Jul 2020

SEVEN PEOPLE ARRESTED by gardaí following the seizure of €35k worth of cocaine in Wexford have all been released without charge.

At around 2am yesterday morning, Gardaí intercepted a van and conducted a search of the vehicle. Suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of €17,500 was seized. A short distance away, a second package containing approximately €17,500 worth of cocaine was seized after officers chased a second vehicle.

A number of follow-up searches were conducted under warrant throughout the day in Enniscorthy and Gorey. During these searches, approximately €15,000 in cash was seized.

Uniformed officers attached to the Wexford Division were assisted by members from the Regional Support Unit, District Detective Unit and Cork Division Dog Unit during the operation.

A garda spokeswoman said: “The seven people arrested yesterday in connection with these searches have since been released. Files will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.”

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