27/09/2019

Woman Arrested Following Major Drug Seizure In Co Roscommon

A woman has been arrested in connection with a large scale drug seizure in Co Roscommon.

During a search operation at a house in the Lanesborough area, drugs worth approximately €100,000 were seized. The seizure included around 40 cannabis plants worth around €32,000, cannabis herb worth around €75,000 and €300 worth of cocaine.

The woman, aged in her 30s, is being detained at Roscommon Garda Station.

(MH/CM)

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