Man due in court following discovery of growhouse during garda searches
Dozens of Cannabis plants seized at premises in County Monaghan
A man has been charged by gardai following the discovery of a growhouse during searches of a property in County Monaghan.
As part of ongoing investigations into the sale and distribution of drugs, gardaí say they seized €350,000 of suspected illegal cannabis plants and herbal cannabis, during the search of a home in Castleblayney on Friday.
"During the course of the search under warrant, a growhouse was discovered containing 57 cannabis plants, along with 13 vacuum bags of dried cannabis herb, with a combined approximate value of €350,000," said a garda spokesperson.
The man, aged in his 20’s, who was arrested in connection with the investigation was detained at a Garda station in the Co. Monaghan area pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
He has since been charged and is expected to appear before a special sitting of Monaghan District Court later this Saturday.
Investigations are ongoing.