Cannabis plants seized in Galway

Gardaí have made four arrests after discovering two cannabis grow houses in Galway.

Gardaí have made four arrests after discovering two cannabis grow houses in Galway.

As part of an ongoing operation, two searches were carried out yesterday evening at addresses in the Oranmore and Mervue areas of Galway.

Two grow houses and cannabis plants with an estimated street value of €730,000 were seized.

Four men - three in their 20s and one in his 30s - were detained and are being held under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act at Galway Garda station.

Searches were carried out yesterday evening at addresses in the Oranmore and Mervue areas of Galway

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