Man (30s) arrested as weapons drugs and cash found in vehicle near Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh

Gardaí on patrol in Enniscorthy observed a vehicle at a roundabout in Scarawalsh in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

The vehicle failed to stop when directed by members of An Garda Síochána, and subsequently fled the scene driving erratically in the direction of Enniscorthy.

During the course of this incident, the driver proceeded to ram the patrol car.

The driver, a man in his 30s, attempted to escape on foot and was apprehended by Gardaí at the scene.

He was taken to Wexford General Hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Gardaí seized the vehicle and upon searching the vehicle a .32 auto pistol, four rounds of ammunition, approximately €40,000 worth of controlled drugs and cash in excess of €8,000 was located.

Several other weapons were also seized, along with a number of mobile phones.

The driver of the vehicle was released from hospital and arrested and taken to a Garda station in the Division where he is currently detained under Section 30, Offences Against State Act, 1939.

Investigations are ongoing.