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€33,600 of Cannabis Seized - Grow House in Kenmare, Co Kerry on 15/7/20

Gardaí have seized €33,600 of suspected cannabis following the discovery of a grow house in Kenmare, Co Kerry on 15 July 2020.

Shortly after 7.30pm Gardaí from the Kerry Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by Kenmare Gardaí, executed a search warrant at a house outside Kenmare town.

During the course of the search Gardaí discovered a grow house in a shed at the rear of the property. The grow house contained 37 cannabis plants, which were at various stages of growth, worth an estimated €29,600.

A further search of the property led to Gardaí seizing €4,000 of cannabis herb that was in plastic containers. Gardaí also seized fans, heating lamps and a ventilation system which were in the grow house.

All of the suspected drugs will now be sent for analysis.

No arrests have been made but Gardaí are following a definite line of enquiry.