Man (30s) with drugs and gun arrested after leading gardaí on high-speed chase

A man with firearms and drugs has been arrested after leading gardaí on a high-speed chase in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, on Tuesday morning.

The vehicle failed to stop when directed by members of An Garda Síochána and subsequently fled the scene, driving erratically towards Enniscorthy.

During the course of this incident, the driver proceeded to ram the patrol car.

The driver, a man in his 30s, attempted to escape on foot and was apprehended by gardaí at the scene.

He was taken to Wexford General Hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Gardaí seized the vehicle and, upon searching the vehicle, a .32 auto pistol, four rounds of ammunition, approximately €40,000 worth of controlled drugs and cash in excess of €8,000 were located.

Several other weapons were also seized, along with a number of mobile phones.

The driver of the vehicle was released from hospital and arrested and taken to a Garda station in the Division where he is currently detained under Section 30, Offences Against State Act, 1939.

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.