18/04/2019

Pair Arrested As Gardaí Raid Leitrim Grow House

Two men have been arrested and detained after gardaí discovered a cannabis grow house in County Leitrim.

90 plants in the early stages of growth, a kilogram of cannabis herb, cultivation equipment and 50 fully mature cannabis plants were seized from the premises. The drugs had an estimated street value of €60,000.

The two arrested, aged 22 and 49, are Lithuanian nationals and are being held at Ballyshannon Station.

An examination of the site is ongoing.



(JG)

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