€80,000 Cannabis Seizure in Co Offaly on the 12/6/17

Gardaí have discovered a grow house and seized in excess of 100 cannabis plants during an operation in Co Offaly.

As part of ongoing investigations targeting an organised criminal group involved in the operation of Cannabis grow houses nationwide, a search was conducted at an address in Clara, Co. Offaly on 12/6/17. The search was carried out by local Garda units from Clara Garda Station assisted by members of the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau.

Cannabis plants with an estimated street value of €80,000 (analysis pending) were seized during the operation.

The investigation is ongoing and further updates will follow. Note to Editor

Images can be found via the following link -

https://twitter.com/gardainfo/status/874556066146680832

This is a follow up to searches conducted on Friday 9/6/17 when 3 grow houses were discovered.