As part of on-going intelligence-led operations targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Dublin and Meath areas An Garda Síochána have seized cannabis plants and arrested a male.
Gardai from Ashbourne assisted by the Eastern Regional Support Unit (RSU) conducted a planned search of a warehouse near Ashbourne, Co. Meath this morning. During the search cannabis plants (pending analysis) with an estimated street value of up to €750,000 were discovered in an elaborate grow house. Gardai also arrested a male in his late 40’s at the scene. The male is currently detained under the provisions of Section 2 of The Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at Kells Garda Station.
These operations use advanced analytical and intelligence methods to disrupt criminals and dismantle their networks. Drug seizures play a critical role in targeting the livelihood of criminals and reducing their ability to carry out illegal activities. Drug seizures also help protect communities from the devastating impact of drugs and the associated criminality.
A photograph of the seizure is available on request to pressoffice@garda.ie
