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Cannabis herb worth over €590,000 seized in Co Roscommon

Gardaí say the 'sophisticated growhouse' was discovered in Frenchpark
Gardaí say the 'sophisticated growhouse' was discovered in Frenchpark

Gardaí have seized an estimated €592,000 worth of suspected cannabis herb in Co Roscommon.

The drugs were discovered during the search of a house in the Frenchpark area this afternoon.

Gardaí say a "sophisticated growhouse" was uncovered in the house and in sheds on the property.

139 cannabis plants and around 22.5kg of vacuum-packed cannabis herb was recovered.

A man in his 20s was arrested and he is being held at Castlerea Garda Station.