Case No. 1277Possession of controlled drugs (cannabis) · Co. Wexford · 18 Jul 2025
Man arrested after €1.5 million cannabis seizure in Ballycaraney, Wexford
On 18 July 2025, Gardaí and Revenue intercepted a van at Tincurry, Ballycaraney, Co. Wexford, during a joint operation and seized approximately 80kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of €1.6 million pending analysis. Fintan Fanning, a 46-year-old man of Slaney Drive, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, was arrested at the scene and detained under the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. He was charged on 19 July with possession of cannabis for the purpose of sale or supply and appeared before Judge Kevin Staunton at a special sitting of Gorey District Court on 20 July, where no bail application was made. He was remanded in custody to appear before Wexford District Court via video link on Tuesday.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested18 Jul
3 reports - Charged20 Jul
2 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Approximately 80kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of €1.6 million pending analysis was seized from a van.
- Where
- The van was intercepted at Tincurry, Ballycaraney, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
- When
- The interception took place on Friday, 18 July 2025.
- Cause
- The seizure was part of a targeted joint operation by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Revenue's Customs Service.
- Investigation
- The seized drugs were sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
- Fintan Fanning, a 46-year-old man of Slaney Drive, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, was arrested at the scene and detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.
- Charges
- He was charged by Det. Garda Dean Healy on 19 July with possession of cannabis for the purpose of sale or supply under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1972.
- In court
- He appeared before Judge Kevin Staunton at a special sitting of Gorey District Court on 20 July, where no application for bail was made.
- He was remanded in custody to appear before Wexford District Court via video link on Tuesday.
- Other details
- The accused made no comment when the charge was put to him.
49 statements extracted from the articles
- whatHerbal cannabis worth €1.6 million was seized in County Wexford (garda.ie)
- whatThe cannabis had an estimated street value of €1.6 million pending analysis (garda.ie)
- whatA male in his 40s was arrested at the scene (garda.ie)
- whatA man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the seizure of €1.6 million worth of herbal cannabis in Wexford. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe seized drugs hold an estimated street value of €1.6 million pending analysis. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe accused is 46 years old (irishmirror.ie)
- whatApproximately 80 kilos of herbal cannabis was discovered in the van (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe cannabis had an estimated street value of €1.6m pending analysis (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA van was intercepted by Gardaí in Ballycarney, Wexford, on 18 July (irishmirror.ie)
- whatFintan Fanning was charged with possession of a controlled drug, namely cannabis, for the purpose of sale or supply. (irishtimes.com)
- whatAbout 80kg of herbal cannabis was discovered during the van search. (irishtimes.com)
- whatApproximately 80kg of herbal cannabis was seized. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe cannabis has an estimated street value of €1.6 million. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 40s was arrested at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereA van was intercepted by Gardaí in Ballycaraney, Co. Wexford on 18 July 2025 (garda.ie)
- whereThe van was intercepted in Ballycaraney, Co Wexford. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe accused resides at Slaney Drive, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe cannabis was seized at Tincurry, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe cannabis was seized at Tincurry, Ballycarney, Co Wexford. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe van was stopped in Ballycaraney, Wexford. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe interception took place on Friday (18 July 2025). (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe seizure took place on Friday, 18 July 2025. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- whenDet Garda Dean Healy stated he arrested the accused on 19 July. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe seizure was part of a targeted joint operation by An Garda Síochána and Revenue's Customs Service (garda.ie)
- investigationThe suspect is detained at a Garda Station in the east of the country (garda.ie)
- investigationThe suspect may be held for up to seven days (garda.ie)
- investigationThe seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing (garda.ie)
- investigationThe man is being detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at a Garda station in the east of the country. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationHe may be held for a period of up to seven days. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe seizure was conducted during a targeted joint operation by An Garda Síochána and Revenue's Customs Service (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe accused was arrested at the scene and detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationDet. Garda Dean Healy arrested the accused at 15:56 and charged him at 16:03 on 19 July (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe accused was arrested at the scene and detained for questioning. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe operation was a joint intelligence-led operation organised by the GNDOCB and Revenue. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe man is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996, and may be held for up to seven days. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe suspect is detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 (garda.ie)
- chargeThe accused was charged with possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling or supply under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1972 (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe accused appeared before Judge Kevin Staunton at a special sitting of Gorey District Court (irishmirror.ie)
- courtDefence counsel said there would be no application for bail (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe judge granted free legal aid subject to a statement of means being provided (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe accused was remanded in custody to appear before Wexford District Court via video link on Tuesday (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe accused appeared before a special sitting of Gorey District Court before Judge Kevin Staunton. (irishtimes.com)
- courtNo application for bail was made by the defence. (irishtimes.com)
- courtFree legal aid was applied for but no statement of means was yet available. (irishtimes.com)
- courtSgt Stephen Ennis sought remand in custody to appear before Wexford District Court on Tuesday via video link. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Staunton granted free legal aid subject to a statement of means and remanded the accused in custody. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe accused made 'no comment' when the charge was put to him (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 21 Jul2025Man arrested after more than €1.5 million worth of cannabis seized by Revenue
Initial report of the arrest and seizure; man detained under the Drug Trafficking Act for up to seven days while drugs are sent for forensic analysis.
suspect, 40s, male - 21 Jul2025Man (46) appears in court over €1.6m drug haul in Wexford
First court appearance; accused remanded in custody to appear before Wexford District Court via video link.
accused, Fintan Fanning, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Fintan Fanning - 20 Jul2025Man appears before court charged in connection with €1.6m drugs haul in Wexford
First court appearance; remanded in custody to appear before Wexford District Court via video link on Tuesday. No application for bail made.
accused, Fintan Fanning, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Fintan Fanning - 19 Jul2025Man (40s) arrested over €1.6m herbal cannabis seizure in Wexford
Confirms the man is being detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at a Garda station in the east of the country, with a maximum detention period of seven days. The seized drugs are to be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis and investigations remain ongoing.
suspect, 40s, male - 18 Jul2025Joint Operation - Gardaí and Revenue Seize €1.6m Cannabis and Arrest Man in Co. Wexford – 18th July 2025
Official Garda press release confirming the seizure details, the arrest under the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996, and that the drugs are being sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
suspect, 40s, male