Crime & Law

Garda raid on cannabis grow house nets plants worth €250,000

Arrest made after highly sophisticated contraband operation uncovered in Co Carlow

Cannabis plants were at a mature stage of the growth cycle, according to gardaí. File photograph: Getty Images
Cannabis plants were at a mature stage of the growth cycle, according to gardaí. File photograph: Getty Images
Aine McMahon
Tue Feb 07 2017 - 21:53

Gardaí have arrested one man in connection with the discovery of a cannabis grow house.

During the course of the search in Borris, Co Carlow, a highly sophisticated grow house was discovered which had cannabis plants at an advanced stage of growth.

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The plants have an estimated street value of €250,000.

One man in his twenties was arrested and is being detained at Carlow Garda station under section two of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act.

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The house was sealed for a forensic technical examination.