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€70,000 worth of cannabis seized in Co Monaghan

The drugs were found as part of a joint Garda/Customs operation in Castleblayney
The drugs were found as part of a joint Garda/Customs operation in Castleblayney

Herbal cannabis worth an estimated €70,000 has been seized in Co Monaghan.

A house was searched as part of an investigation into the importation of drugs in the Castleblayney area a house.

A package was discovered by Revenue customs officers which contained approximately 3.5 kg of herbal cannabis.

A 45-year-old man was arrested at the scene by gardaí and he was due to appear before Virginia District Court this afternoon.