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Case No. 0927Possession of controlled drugs (cocaine) · Co. Wexford · 13 Oct 2025

Man remanded over €10.5m cocaine seizure at Rosslare Europort

On 13 October 2025, approximately 150kg of cocaine with an estimated street value of €10.5 million was found in a lead-lined concealment within the fuel tank of a truck at Rosslare Europort. The seizure was part of a joint intelligence-led operation by the GNDOCB and Revenue targeting serious organised crime activity. Toni Atanasot, a 57-year-old Bulgarian man, was arrested and charged under Sections 3 and 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. On 16 October 2025, Judge John Cheatle at Wexford District Court refused bail and remanded him in custody to appear on 28 October.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested13 Oct
  3. Charged13 Oct
  4. In court16 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Approximately 150kg of cocaine with an estimated street value of €10.5 million was found in a lead-lined concealment within the fuel tank of a truck.
Where
The truck and trailer unit was controlled and searched at Rosslare Europort.
When
The cocaine was discovered on 13 October 2025.
Investigation
  • The seizure was part of a joint intelligence-led operation by the GNDOCB and Revenue targeting serious organised crime activity.
  • Toni Atanasot, a 57-year-old Bulgarian man, was arrested and detained under Organised Crime Legislation.
Charges
He was charged under Sections 3 and 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
In court
  • On 16 October 2025, Judge John Cheatle at Wexford District Court refused bail and remanded him in custody to appear on 28 October.
  • The judge granted a legal aid application.
23 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe truck had an elaborate lead-lined concealment within the fuel tank. (garda.ie)
  • whatApproximately 150kg of cocaine was found in the concealment. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe cocaine had an estimated street value of €10.5 million. (garda.ie)
  • whatApproximately 150kg of cocaine was concealed in a truck at Rosslare Europort (garda.ie)
  • whatThe cocaine had an estimated value of €10.5 million (garda.ie)
  • whatAbout 150kg of cocaine was found in a truck. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe truck and trailer unit was controlled and searched at Rosslare Europort. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe drugs were found at Rosslare Europort. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe cocaine was discovered on 13 October 2025 (garda.ie)
  • whenThe discovery was on 13 October. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe operation was intelligence-led and targeted serious organised crime activity. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe arrested man is detained under Organised Crime Legislation in the South East of the country. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe seizure was part of a joint operation between GNDOCB and Revenue (garda.ie)
  • investigationHe was arrested after the cocaine was found. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe man was charged by Gardaí (garda.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged under Sections 3 and 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe man was expected to appear before Wexford District Court on 16 October 2025 at 10:30am (garda.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

newest first
  1. 16 Oct2025
    In courtrte.ie, its first report
    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
  2. 13 Oct2025
    Chargedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Update (Court Appearance) - Joint Operation of €10.5 million Drug Seizure and Arrest - GNDOCB and Revenue. 13th October, 2025

    Garda press release confirming the charge and court appearance date for a joint GNDOCB and Revenue operation.

    suspect, 50s, male
  3. 13 Oct2025
    Arrestedgarda.ie, first report
    Joint Operation of €10.5 million Drug Seizure and Arrest - GNDOCB and Revenue. 13th October, 2025.

    Initial Garda press release reporting the joint GNDOCB/Revenue operation, the €10.5 million cocaine seizure, and the arrest of a male in his 50s.

    suspect, 50s, male