Gardaí from the Dundalk Drugs Unit assisted by local detective and uniform members carried out a search of a house under warrant, on the outskirts of Dundalk this afternoon, Friday 29th March, 2019.
During the course of this search, Gardaí uncovered a sophisticated cannabis growing operation. Approximately 130 cannabis plants were recovered along with a quantity of cannabis herb, with an estimated street value of €150,000 (analysis pending).
A man in his forties was arrested at the scene and is currently being detained at Dundalk Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Investigations ongoing.
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