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Case No. 13148Possession of a controlled drug for sale or supply · Co. Wexford · 18 Jul 2025

Man charged over €1.6m cannabis seizure in Co Wexford

Gardaí and customs officers seized €1.6m worth of herbal cannabis at Tincurry, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, on 18 July 2025. Vincent Fanning, a 46-year-old man of Slaney Drive, Ballycarney, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled drug for the purpose of selling or supply under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1972. He appeared before Judge Kevin Staunton at a special sitting of Gorey District Court, where no bail application was made and free legal aid was granted subject to a statement of means. The latest development, reported on 20 July 2025, is that he was remanded in custody to appear before Wexford District Court by video link.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged20 Jul
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí and customs officers seized €1.6m worth of herbal cannabis.
Where
The charged offence occurred at Tincurry, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford.
When
The seizure took place on 18 July 2025.
Other details
  • The accused, Vincent Fanning, is 46 years old and of Slaney Drive, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford.
  • The case was first reported by RTÉ on 20 July 2025.
Investigation
Det Gda Dean Healy gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution of Mr Fanning.
Charges
Mr Fanning was charged with possession of a controlled drug for the purpose of selling or supply to another under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1972, in contravention of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2017 and 2019.
In court
  • Mr Fanning appeared before Judge Kevin Staunton at a special sitting of Gorey District Court.
  • Defence counsel Craig Phillips BL, instructed by solicitor Eoin O'Sullivan, said there would be no bail application.
  • Free legal aid was applied for, and Judge Staunton said he would grant it subject to a statement of means being made available to the court.
  • Judge Staunton remanded the accused in custody to appear before Wexford District Court by video link.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí and customs officers seized €1.6m worth of herbal cannabis. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe charged offence occurred at Tincurry, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe seizure took place on 18 July. (rte.ie)
  • investigationDet Gda Dean Healy gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution of Fanning. (rte.ie)
  • chargeFanning was charged with possession of a controlled drug for the purpose of selling or supply to another under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1972. (rte.ie)
  • courtFanning appeared before Judge Kevin Staunton at a special sitting of Gorey District Court. (rte.ie)
  • courtNo bail application was made and free legal aid was applied for. (rte.ie)
  • courtJudge Staunton said he would grant free legal aid, subject to a statement of means. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded in custody to appear before Wexford District Court by video link. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jul2025
    Chargedrte.ie, first report
    Man charged over €1.6m cannabis seizure in Co Wexford

    First report of the case. Names the accused, states the charge and location, and records the remand in custody.

    accused, Vincent Fanning, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Vincent Fanning