25/01/2012

5K Cannibas Plants Seized In Tullamore

A large amount of drugs have been seized and three men have been arrested during an operation in Tullamore.

Gardai in the area said the search took place at a warehouse at Aughnacarna, Durrow, Tullamore, County Offally at 9.30pm.

Gardai discovered a large cannabis cultivation operation at the warehouse.

Five thousand cannabis plants have been recovered(estimated street value pending analysia €1.5 million).

Three non Irish nationals, all males, were arrested at the scene, one ages 30 years and two in their 20s.

They are detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act at Tullamore Garda Station.

(DW)


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