€350k cannabis seized by gardaí

A growhouse has been discovered containing 57 cannabis plants, along with 13 vacuum bags of dried cannabis herb, with a combined approximate value of €350,000.

The discovery was made as part of ongoing investigations into the sale and distribution of drugs in the region.

Gardaí in Monaghan have arrested a man, aged in his 20's, and seized €350,000 of suspected illegal cannabis plants and herbal cannabis following the search of a premises on Friday, September 13.

The operation was carried out by Monaghan Divisional Drugs Unit.

The drugs seized will now undergo further analysis with Forensic Science Ireland.

The man (20’s) arrested in connection with the investigation was detained at a Garda station in the Co. Monaghan area pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

He has since been charged and is expected to appear before a special sitting of Monaghan District Court tomorrow morning, Saturday, September 14, at approximately 10.30am.

Investigations are ongoing, say gardaí.