Gardaí seize €360,000 worth of drugs in the Midlands

Gardai have arrested three males and seized a large quantity of cannabis plants following a search of a residence near Abbeylara, Co. Longford yesterday afternoon.

Gardai from Granard assisted by the Roscommon/Longford Drug Unit and the Regional Armed Support Unit carried out a planned search of a house and adjoining garage.

PICTURED: The elaborate growhouse discovered in the Midlands town

During the course of the search a cannabis grow house was discovered in the converted garage which contained cannabis plants with an estimated street value of up to € 360,000.

Three males ranging in age from their 30s to 50s were arrested at the scene and are currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of The Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Granard and Longford Garda Stations.

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