Two men arrested after cannabis growhouse discovered in Carrigallen

Gardaí have arrested two men following the discovery of a cannabis grow house containing €240,000 of suspected cannabis plants in Carrigallen Co Leitrim today.

The discovery was made at a house in Carrigallen Co Leitrim at around  10 o' clock  this morning by Gardaí and Detectives from the Sligo /Leitrim Division.

Approximately 300 cannabis plants ) were seized along with growing equipment including lights, fans and an irrigation system.

Two men, both aged in their mid-20s, were arrested at the house and brought to Carrick on Shannon Garda Station where they are currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice  Act.

Investigations are ongoing.