Teen Arrested Following Seizure of €37,000 In Cash In Ennis

Photo (c) An Garda Siochana

A man in his late teens has been arrested and charged in connection with the seizure of almost €37,000 in cash in Ennis.

As part of an ongoing operation targeting criminal activity in the county, Gardaí from the Clare Divisional Drugs Unit stopped a car on the Drumbiggle Road, Ennis at around 8.30pm on Tuesday evening.

During a search of the vehicle Gardai discovered nearly €37,000 in cash that was wrapped in cling film.

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A man, aged in his late teens, was arrested at the scene and brought to Ennis Garda Station where he was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 and subsequently charged before appearing at Ennis District Court this afternoon.