Two arrested as cannabis worth €204,000 seized at grow house in Drogheda

Two men, both in their thirties, were arrested after Gardaí discovered a cannabis grow house yesterday, 28th February, 2021  at a house in Riverbank on the Rathmullan Road in Drogheda.

The discovery came as a result of an intelligence led operation by Gardaí attached to Ballyjamesduff in County Cavan.

A search warrant was obtained for a house at Riverbank, Drogheda, Co. Louth and the search took place on Sunday afternoon.

During the course of the search a cannabis grow house was discovered with approximately 130 cannabis plants at various stages of growth and 5kg of cannabis herb which was bagged.

All drugs with be sent for analysis. The estimated street value of the drugs is approximately €204,000.

Two men (mid 30s and early 30s) were arrested in relation to this search and are currently detained under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at Bailieboro Garda station.

Garda Investigations are ongoing.

The bagged cannabis seized by Gardaí at a house in Riverbank yesterday.

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