Issue date: 05/01/2021
The 46 year-old man who was arrested in connection with this seizure at Lismore Park in Waterford on 3rd January 2021, has since been charged and will appear before a sitting of Waterford District Court tomorrow morning, 6th January 2021.
A second man, aged in his 20s, who was also arrested in relation to this seizure, appeared before a sitting of Waterford District Court earlier this afternoon, Tuesday 5th January 2021.
Previous press release below:
Arrest and Cannabis Plants Seizure €130,800, Lismore Park, Waterford. 3rd January, 2021.
As part of an intelligence led operation into the sale and supply of drugs in Waterford, Gardaí attached to the Waterford Divisional Drug unit assisted by members of the Crime Unit carried out a search under warrant late last night, Sunday 3rd January, 2021.
At approximately 9pm last night, the search operation was carried out at a house in Lismore Park, Waterford and during the course of the search Gardaí located a large growing facility which was ventilated and insulated to grow cannabis. A total of 183 cannabis plants were seized, all at different stages of growth. The cannabis plants (subject to analysis) have an estimated street value of €130,800.
One man (46 years) was arrested at the scene and was taken to Waterford Garda station where he is currently detained under Section 2, Criminal Justice Drug (Trafficking Act), 1996.
Investigations ongoing.
