02/09/2016

'Highly Sophisticated' Cannabis Grow House Uncovered In Westmeath

Two women have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a cannabis grow house in Co Westmeath.

Gardaí launched a search operation at a rural dwelling at Moyvoughly in Moate on Thursday evening, 01 September.

Cannabis plants in various stages of growth were discovered in what garda described as a "highly sophisticated" grow house. The plants have been estimated to have a value of around €150,000.

The two women have been detained at Athlone Garda Station under the Drug Trafficking Act 1996.

(MH/CD)

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