During the course of the search of a residence, a growhouse was discovered containing 50 cannabis plants.

€3.1 million euro worth of cocaine and cannabis has been seized, while eight people were arrested.

The men, who are both in their 30s, are due to appear before Cavan District Court this morning.

The garda seizure included €44,000 worth of cannabis plants and €290,000 in cannabis herb.

The police investigation into this incident is ongoing.

Gardaí spotted a young man acting in a "suspicious" manner at a filling station in Monaghan Town.

Gardaí detected a driver had also committed a litany of motoring offences.

The illicit drugs were discovered in a parcel originating from Spain and were destined for an address in Cavan.