Man held over €150,000 drug haul

Customs drug detection dog Dylan discovered €150,000 worth of drugs at Rosslare Europort today.

Customs drug detection dog Dylan discovered €150,000 worth of drugs at Rosslare Europort today.

A man in his 30s was arrested after 10kg of herbal cannabis and 2kg of amphetamines were discovered concealed in an Audi car leaving a ferry from France.

A Customs spokeswoman said officers made the seizure following profiling and a reaction given by Dylan.

The cannabis has an estimated street value of €120,000, while the amphetamines are worth €30,000.

The suspect is being held in Garda custody in Wexford.

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