A man in his 50s has been detained by Gardaí after a vast sum of cash was found in his vehicle. 

In a statement, Gardaí said: 'As part of Operation Thor, Gardaí carried out a number of checkpoints in Carlow yesterday, 25th August 2017.'

Just before 8pm yesterday evening they stopped a car at Ballyvergal, Carlow.

During the course of a search, Gardaí discovered a large quantity of cash, amounting to approximately €1.2 million.

 A man was arrested on suspicion of committing an offence under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing) Act, 2010.

He is currently being detained at Carlow Garda Station.

The investigation is currently ongoing