Gardaí seize cannabis plants worth €256,000

Published: Mon 3 Dec 2018, 10:50 AM

Last updated: Mon 3 Dec 2018, 10:52 AM

Gardaí in Carrickmacross, Monaghan are carrying out an investigation following the discovery of a cannabis growhouse at a residential premises on Coolshannagh Road, Monaghan on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

During the course of the search a highly sophisticated grow house was discovered which had over 320 cannabis plants growing (subject to analysis) at a mature stage of growth. The plants have an estimated street value of €256,000

The premises was sealed off for a forensic technical examination, no arrests have been made and investigations are continuing. Anyone with any information that may be of assistance to the Gardaí can contact Carrickmacross Gardai on 042 9690190.