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Man arrested after major seizure of cannabis plants in Moate

Jun 9, 2022 18:15
By Shannonside News
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Man arrested after major seizure of cannabis plants in Moate

The seizure of the cannabis plants took place at a house in Moate today

 Gardaí seized €156,000 of Cannabis following a search in Co. Westmeath today.

 Gardaí conducted a search of a residential property in Moate, Co. Westmeath shortly before 1 o' clock this afternoon.

During the course of the search suspected cannabis plants with an estimated value of €156,000 were discovered.

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A man in his 50s was arrested as a result and is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Athlone Garda station. 

Investigations are ongoing.

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