Cannabis seizure in Castlepollard

(Above) File pic.

Cannabis with an approximate value of €5,000 was seized by members of An Garda Síochána during a search of an address in the vicinity of Castlepollard last week.

A garda spokesperson reported that the search took place after a search warrant was issued in respect of an investigation into the cultivation, sale and supply of cannabis.

On foot of the search, a suspect was arrested and at the present time, a file on the issue is being prepared by gardaí for the consideration of the Director of Public Prosecutions.