Man arrested after gardaí discover cannabis growhouse in Co Wexford

One man, aged in his late 30s, was arrested and held ina Garda station in the Eastern Region.
Man arrested after gardaí discover cannabis growhouse in Co Wexford

Michael Bolton

A man in his 30s has been arrested after gardaí raided a cannabis growhouse in Courtown, Co Wexford on Tuesday.

During the search, a sophisticated cannabis cultivation operation was discovered.

Gardaí seized 170 cannabis plants at various stages of growth, with an estimated street value of over €130,000 and a variety of cultivation equipment.

One man, aged in his late 30s, was arrested and held in a Garda station in the Eastern Region.

All items seized will be sent for further analysis to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI).

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

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