Case No. 12389Drug offences (cocaine seizure) · Co. Wexford · 13 Oct 2025

Bulgarian man charged over €10.5m cocaine seizure at Rosslare Europort

A 57-year-old Bulgarian man was charged over 150kg of cocaine found in a truck at Rosslare Europort. He was refused bail and remanded in custody.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatAbout 150kg of cocaine was found in a truck. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe drugs were found at Rosslare Europort. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe discovery was on 13 October. (rte.ie)
  • investigationHe was arrested after the cocaine was found. (rte.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged under Sections 3 and 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. (rte.ie)
  • courtGardaí objected to bail. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge refused bail. (rte.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded in custody to appear before Wexford District Court on 28 October. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted the legal aid application. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe drugs seizure was valued at €10.5 million. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Oct2025
    Man charged over €10.5m cocaine seizure in Rosslare

    Reports the accused's court appearance, the charge under the Misuse of Drugs Act, the refusal of bail, and the remand to Wexford District Court on 28 October.

    accused, Toni Atanasot, 57, male, Bulgarian, named, non-irishToni Atanasot