21/02/2014

Cannabis Plants Seized In Co Kildare

Cannabis plants with an estimate value of €164,00 has been seized by Garda in Co Kildare.

Garda uncovered a grow house in a search of a house in School Lane, Suncroft, The Curragh, at about 21:00 on Thursday night.

Two men, aged 27 and 29, were arrested at the scene and are being detained at Newbridge Garda Station.

(MH)

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