Man still held over cannabis seizure

A man (36) is still being questioned this morning in connection with the seizure of €100,000 of cannabis resin and weed in Co…

A man (36) is still being questioned this morning in connection with the seizure of €100,000 of cannabis resin and weed in Co Wicklow yesterday.

The discovery was made following a search of a forested area at Garnagowlan, Woodenbridge, Avoca yesterday afternoon.

A 36-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were arrested shortly after the incident. The woman was released late last night.

The man is still being held at Arklow Garda Station under section 4 of The Criminal Justice Act.

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