24/04/2013

Cannabis Grow House Uncovered After Fire In Neighbouring House

A house fire has lead to the discovery of a cannabis grow house in a next-door property.

Fire fighters tackling a blaze at a house on Tyrconnell Street in Inchicore, Dublin, broke into the adjoining house to ensure the blaze did not spread.

Once inside, they discovered the property was being used as a grow house and contained cannabis with an estimated street value of €80,000.

Gardai described the scene as an "elaborate cultivation site".

(H/CD)


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