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Drugs
Man charged for growing 500 cannabis plants in Westmeath house
The drugs, worth an estimated €400,000, were found during a raid on the house this morning.
Updated 17 October, 2pm
A MAN HAS been charged in connection with 500 cannabis plants found at a house in Westmeath during a garda raid yesterday morning.
The drugs, worth an estimated €400,000, were found as part of an ongoing operation into drug-dealing in the Tyrellspass area.
The 32-year-old was arrested at the scene and appeared before Portlaoise District Court this morning.
A technical examination was carried out of the house at Rathgarrett.
A Garda spokesperson said “advanced analytical and intelligence methods” had been used to carry out the operation.
“Drug seizures play a critical role in targeting the livelihood of criminals and reducing their ability to carry out illegal activities,” the spokesperson said.
First published, 16 October
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