A man has been charged in Co Galway following the seizure of cannabis valued at €278,000.
During the search of a residence in Indreabhán, a growhouse was discovered containing 260 cannabis plants – with an estimated value of €208,000 – along with dried cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €70,000.
Following the search, a man in his 40s was arrested and subsequently charged.
The drugs will now undergo further analysis with Forensic Science Ireland. The operation was carried out by the Galway Divisional Drugs Unit assistance from the Armed Support Unit.
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