Two Polish nationals arrested at Rosslare Port

The men were intercepted by Revenue officers at the port with €60,000 worth of drugs.

By Paul Hosford Tuesday 28 Jan 2014, 7:48 PM

Jan 28th 2014, 7:48 PM 16,000 Views 48 Comments

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TWO MEN HAVE been arrested after attempting to smuggle over €60,000 worth of drugs through Rosslare Port.

Officers from Revenue’s Customs Service seized 2.7 kilos of cannabis and .32 of a kilo of a substance believed to be ecstasy with a total street value of €63,200 at Rosslare Europort.

The drugs were discovered concealed under the back seat of a car, which had arrived on a ferry from Cherbourg this afternoon.

Two Polish nationals, both men, were arrested and taken to Wexford Garda station for questioning.

Investigations are on-going.

Read: Three women due in court over €360,000 drug seizure

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Two Polish nationals arrested at Rosslare Port

The men were intercepted by Revenue officers at the port with €60,000 worth of drugs.