Longford gardaí have arrested a man after a large quantity of cannabis plants were found.

A planned search was carried out at a house in Prospect Woods last night at around 10pm.

The plants, with an estimated street value of up to €112,000, were seized in what was described as an elaborate grow house.

The man (19) was arrested at the scene and detained at Longford garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

It was part of on-going intelligence-led operations, targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the Longford area.