A man in his 30's due before Wexford District Court this morning after the seizure of cannabis in New Ross

Gardaí have charged a man in his 30's after almost a half a million euro worth of cannabis was seized in New Ross over the weekend.

The man was arrested after Gardai on mobile patrol attended the scene of a single vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon. No one was injured but when the car was searched, three sports bags with cannabis herb were discovered. The drugs have an estimated street value of over €485,000 The man charged is due to appear before Wexford District Court this morning.