Arrest after £2m ecstasy seizure

A man was arrested last night following the seizure of more than £2 million worth of ecstasy tablets, writes Chris Dooley

A man was arrested last night following the seizure of more than £2 million worth of ecstasy tablets, writes Chris Dooley

About 180,000 tablets, with an estimated street value of £2.16 million, were seized by customs officers when the man was detained at Rosslare Harbour, Co Wexford.

A 36-year old UK national, he had arrived on a ferry from France, but his journey is understood to have originated in Spain.

He was driving a truck carrying machinery parts which was searched by officers, who uncovered the drugs.