As a result of ongoing inquiries into the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Kildare district, Gardaí assisted by the Kildare District Drugs Unit carried out a search under warrant at a premises in Rathsillagh, Fontstown, Athy, Co. Kildare on the 1st July 2020.
During the course of the search, Gardaí discovered a grow house and suspected cannabis plants with an estimated street value of €64,000 and suspected cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €3,900 (pending analysis) was seized. Cash to the value of approximately €2,400 was also seized.
A male, aged in his 30s, was arrested at the scene and detained under Section 4 of The Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Newbridge Garda Station. He was later charged and appeared before Naas District Court, this morning, 2nd July 2020.
Note to editor: Photos of the seizure will be posted on our social media platforms if they become available.
