A 43-year-old South African man has appeared before a sitting of Wexford District Court after he was arrested yesterday and charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1997/1984 at Enniscorthy Garda Station where he was detained for questioning.
As part of an intelligence led operation, Revenue officers seized approximately 500g of clephedrone with an estimated value of €25,000, following a search, under warrant, of a premises in the Enniscorthy area.
The joint operation was conducted by Revenue’s Custom Service, the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and the Enniscorthy Detective and Divisional Drugs Units.
Investigations are ongoing.
This operation was part of ongoing joint investigations targeting organised crime groups. If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding drug smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.
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