As part of an operation involving the Garda National Drugs Unit, Gardai from the Kilkenny Division and Regional Support Units a search was carried out at double warehouse in Kildalton, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, this evening (2/5/2012).
During the search two cannabis grow houses were discovered. Cannabis plants at various stages of growth and herbal cannabis with a combined estimated street value of €3 million (subject to analysis) have been seized.
Three males aged in their 30's were arrested at the scene and are currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996, at Thomastown and Kilkenny Garda Stations.
