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Drug seizure and arrest in Listowel, Kerry on the 3/7/17

Gardai investigating the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Kerry area have seized cannabis plants and dried cannabis.

Gardai from Listowel carried out a planned search of a house in Moyvane this afternoon. During the course of the search cannabis plants at various stages of maturity and dried cannabis with a combined estimated street value of up to €350,000 (pending analysis) was discovered in what is described as a sophisticated grow house.

A male in his 60’s was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Listowel Garda Station. The scene has been preserved and is being technically examined.