€400,000 discovered during garda search of vehicles in wexford

A large amount of cash has discovered in a cattle transporter and a car which was intercepted by Gardai outside Wexford town.

The discovery of €400,000 in cash took place yesterday evening on the N25 near Larkin's Cross. It's believed that the money may be as a result of money laundering practices. 2 men, an Irish and a Polish national in their 50s and 30s were arrested and are currently being detained at Wexford Garda Station. Investigating officers have also undertaken a number of related searches, in Swords, County Dublin and Trim, County Meath as part of the operation.