Growhouse with 260 cannabis plants discovered in County Galway
Gardai arrested the man in his 40s on Thursday after discovering a cannabis growhouse in County Galway.
Gardaí in County Galway have arrested a man and seized €278,000 worth of cannabis plants and herb as part of their ongoing investigations into the sale and distribution of drugs.
During the search of a residence in Indreabhán on Thursday, a growhouse was discovered containing 260 cannabis plants — with an estimated value of €208,000 — along with dried cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €70,000.
The drugs will now undergo further analysis with Forensic Science Ireland.
The operation was carried out by the Galway Divisional Drugs Unit assistance from the Armed Support Unit.
The man, aged in his 40s, has been charged and is due to appear before a special sitting of Galway District Court at 6.30 p.m. on Friday, September 13th.
