24/05/2013

Two Women Arrested Following Cannabis Find

Two women have been arrested after garda seized cannabis plants in the Monaghan area.

During the search on Thursday evening a grow house was discovered and cannabis plants with an estimated street value of up to €500,000 was seized.

Gardai from Carrickmacross carried out the search of the business unit as part of a planned operation targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs.

The women are currently being detained at Carrickmacross Garda Station.

(CD)


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