02/09/2015

Man Arrested In Connection With €80,000 Cannabis Find

A man has been arrested after Gardai seized a number of cannabis plants with an estimated street value of €80,000 in Carlow.

The search was part of a planned operation at a house in Barrowvale.

One man was arrested and a second man is being treated after causing self-inflicted injuries to his chest.

The arrested suspect is being detained at Carlow Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

(CD)




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