A MAN HAS been arrested after gardaí seized cannabis plants and cannabis herb worth an estimated €159,400 during a search of a house in Co Meath this afternoon.
Gardaí carried out the search operation, under warrant, at approximately 3.15pm at a house in Deanhill Navan.
During the course of the search, gardaí located a large growing facility which was ventilated and insulated to grow cannabis.
A total of 143 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of €114,400, loose cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €45,000 (both subject to analysis), and €9,000 in cash were seized.
A 51-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Ashbourne Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Investigations are ongoing.
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