Gardaí have arrested a man and seized approximately €77,000 worth of drugs following a search operation in Co. Roscommon today.
At approximately 10:30am this morning, Gardaí searched a residential property in Castleplunket, Co. Roscommon.
During the course of the search, Gardaí discovered a sophisticated cannabis growhouse on the grounds of the property.
The value of the suspected cannabis plants recovered by Gardaí was approximately €56,800. Gardaí also seized approximately €20,000 of cannabis. In total €76,800 worth of cannabis was recovered (pending analysis).
Gardaí have seized €76,800 worth of cannabis and arrested a man in his 40s following a search of a property in Co. Roscommon this morning. pic.twitter.com/7KVLb0VHSI
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) May 22, 2021
A man in his early 40s was arrested in relation to this seizure and is currently in custody at Castlerea Garda station.
He can be held for up to 7 days.
