26/01/2017

Cannabis Plants Worth €140,000 Uncovered In Leitrim

Cannabis plants worth an estimated €140,000 have been uncovered during a planned raid in Leitrim.

Gardaí discovered approximately 175 cannabis plants at a house in Carraigall.

It is understood the property was unoccupied and no arrests have been made in relation to the find.

The scene has been sealed off for technical examination and Gardaí are appealing with anyone with information to contact them.

(MH/CD)

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