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Gardaí have arrested a man and seized approximately €77,000 worth of cannabis following a search operation in Co Roscommon on Saturday.
At about 10.30am Saturday morning, Gardaí searched a residential property in Castleplunket, Co Roscommon.
During the course of the search, Gardaí discovered a sophisticated cannabis growhouse on the grounds of the property.
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The value of the suspected cannabis plants recovered by Gardaí was about €56,800. Gardaí also seized approximately €20,000 of cannabis. In total €76,800 worth of cannabis is believed to have been recovered.
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A man in his early 40s was arrested in relation to this seizure and is currently detained under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at Castlerea Garda station. He can be held for up to 7 days.