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€350,000 worth of cannabis plants discovered in Castleblayney

Sep 13, 2024 23:46 By News Northern Sound
€350,000 worth of cannabis plants discovered in Castleblayney
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The operation was carried out by Monaghan Divisional Drugs Unit.

As part of ongoing investigations into the sale and distribution of drugs, Gardaí in Co. Monaghan have arrested a man (20’s) and seized €350,000 of suspected illegal cannabis plants and herbal cannabis, during the search of a premises on Friday 13th September 2024.

During the course of the search under warrant of a residence in Castleblayney, 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.

The operation was carried out by Monaghan Divisional Drugs Unit.

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The drugs seized will now undergo further analysis with Forensic Science Ireland.

The man (20’s) 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 tomorrow morning, Saturday 14th September 2024, at approximately 10.30am.

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Investigations are ongoing.

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