114 cannabis plants found in Longford grow house

The plants have an approximate street value of €91,200.

By Christina Finn Monday 27 Jan 2014, 8:08 AM

Jan 27th 2014, 8:08 AM 6,891 Views 42 Comments

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GARDAÍ FROM THE Divisional Drugs Unit based in Roscommon discovered more than 114 cannabis plants in a grow house in Longford yesterday.

Following the search of a house in Ballinamuck, gardaí found the evidence of cultivation processes and discovered the plants with an approximate street value of €91,200.

Arrest

One male, aged 22-years-old was arrested and is currently being detained at Longford Garda station.under the provisions of section 2 of Criminal Justice(Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.

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114 cannabis plants found in Longford grow house

The plants have an approximate street value of €91,200.

Read: Three women due in court over €360,000 drug seizure>