Two arrested and drugs seized in Kilmuckridge

Two men, aged in their early 40s and late teens, were arrested and detained at Wexford Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act 1996 following the search of a house in the Kilmuckridge area on Friday. A cannabis grow-house and a large quantity of amphetamine valued in total at €66,000 was seized.Continue reading “Two arrested and drugs seized in Kilmuckridge”

Holiday homes burglaries in Courtown

By Dan Walsh A man has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into a series of burglaries and theft of property at caravans and holiday homes in the Courtown area of North Wexford. Gardaí in Courtown assisted by Gardaí from Gorey conducted a search and arrested a man on suspicion of committing theseContinue reading “Holiday homes burglaries in Courtown”

Body recovered from River Slaney

The body of an elderly local woman has been recovered from the River Slaney, just south of the Seamus Rafter Bridge at Enniscorthy. Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene around 11.30am after family members became concerned for the woman’s welfare. The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. A post mortem will takeContinue reading “Body recovered from River Slaney”

Man dies in road collision at Davidstown

By Dan Walsh A man in his late 30s has died in single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 9.25am today (Thursday) at Ballyeden, Davidstown, on the Clonroche/Wexford road (R730) just off the N30 junction at Ballymackessey. The only occupant of the car involved was pronounced dead at the scene. The body hasContinue reading “Man dies in road collision at Davidstown”

Arrested in Wexford for fraud offences

Gardaí attached to the Garda Extradition Unit and Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) have executed nine European Arrest Warrants including the arrest of a 52-year-old male in Wexford wanted for fraud offences in Poland.     Detective Superintendent Michael J. Mullen of the Garda Extradition Unit remarked that, “the significant arrests, coordinated by detectives attachedContinue reading “Arrested in Wexford for fraud offences”

Man (20s) in New Ross road crash

A man in his 20’s sustained serious injuries when his motorcycle left the road and struck a ditch on the R733 at Ballinteskin, on the New Ross to Ballyhack road. It happened shortly before midnight and only one vehicle was involved. Gardai and emergency services attended the scene. He was treated at the scene andContinue reading “Man (20s) in New Ross road crash”

Gardai enforcing road safety

By Dan Walsh It has been a busy Friday for Gardaí across Co. Wexford while enforcing road traffic legislation. In Enniscorthy, an Avensis was seized as Gardaí using the mobility device discovered the driver was disqualified. He was arrested and charged to Court. The car was seized. In Gorey, the Divisional Roads Policing Unit detectedContinue reading “Gardai enforcing road safety”

Man (64) missing from Enniscorthy area

Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of Sean Timmons, 64 years, who is missing from the Enniscorthy area since Tuesday (yesterday). He is described as being 5’11”, with grey hair, of stocky build with blue eyes. When last seen Sean was wearing a dark grey jacket, blue jeans and a darkContinue reading “Man (64) missing from Enniscorthy area”