Gardai arrested two men and seized a significant quantity of cannabis following searches at two properties in Stradbally yesterday.
The two men, who are aged in their 30s, were arrested as a result of the searches when Gardai discovered cannabis worth around €9,000.
Gardai said: “Gardaí seized a total of €9,000 of suspected cannabis following two searches in the Stradbally, Co. Laois, yesterday, Tuesday 30th August 2022.”
“Two males in their 30s were arrested as a result. Both have since been charged and are due to appear at Portlaoise District Court later in September.”
The discovery comes just days ahead of the the Electric Picnic festival in the Laois town.
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