Gardaí seize €100,000 of cannabis in Laois

Man arrested after grow house uncovered in Portarlington search

A man has been arrested in Laois after gardaí seized cannabis hearb with an estimated value of €100,000 yesterday.

The drugs, along with other items gardaí said were made and adapted for the growth and cultivation of cannabis, following a planned search of a premises in Portarlington.

A 31-year-old was arrested at scene and he is currently detained at Portlaoise Garda station under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, a Garda spokesman said.

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