The seizure by Gardaí took place yesterday.

According to Gardaí in Monaghan, investigations into the matter are ongoing at this time.

Gardaí discovered the drugs following a routine checkpoint in Carrickmacross.

It's a perfect storm of lacklustre recruitment combined with a crisis in retention.

Deputy Brendan Smith believes more must be done to remove drug use in society.

'The Garda operation was launched in 2018'

Boredom was cited as the main reason for the increase.

'The defendant is due in court at a later date'