Issue Date: 13/09/2024
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.
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.
Investigations are ongoing.
