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Massive Cocaine Haul Seized at Rosslare Port
23 Dec
Summary
- Over 53kg of cocaine seized at Rosslare port.
- Drugs valued at €3.7m were hidden in a vehicle's exhaust.
- A man in his 40s was arrested following the discovery.
A substantial seizure of cocaine, with an estimated street value of €3.7 million, occurred recently at Rosslare port. Law enforcement officers apprehended a man in his 40s in connection with the discovery. The operation involved the inspection of a freight unit that had arrived on a ferry from France.
The significant quantity of suspected drugs, exceeding 53kg, was found ingeniously hidden within the vehicle's exhaust system. The successful interception was facilitated by routine profiling, a mobile X-ray scanner, and the assistance of a detector dog.
This incident underscores the continued vigilance at entry points like Rosslare port in preventing the flow of illegal narcotics. The investigation into the origin and intended distribution of the seized cocaine is ongoing, with authorities committed to disrupting drug smuggling networks.
