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Men to appear in court over €1.7 million seizure in Wexford and Dublin

Men to appear in court over €1.7 million seizure in Wexford and Dublin

Two men will appear in court in Wexford this morning, charged over the seizure of 1.7 million euro in cash.

The seizure was a result of three searches in Dublin and Wexford by Gardai targeting organised crime.

The discovery of the cash was made during two searches in Wexford and one in Dublin on Saturday.

Four men aged 29, 38, 44 and 47 were arrested during those searches. Yesterday, a 39-year-old woman was also detained.

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All five were questioned at Wexford Garda station.

Yesterday evening Gardai said the woman and two of the men had been released without charge.

A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The other two men will appear before Wexford District Court later this morning.

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