A man has been arrested after €350,000 worth of cannabis was seized in County Monaghan.
The incident occurred on Friday when the Monaghan Divisional Drugs Unit searched a residence in Castleblayney under warrant.
A growhouse was discovered containing 57 cannabis plants, along with 13 vacuum bags of dried cannabis herb, with a combined estimated value of around €350,000.
The seized drugs are due for further analysis by Forensic Science Ireland.
The growhouse discovered in a Monaghan residence. Image: An Garda SiochanaThe man, aged 20, was arrested as part of the investigation and detained at a Garda station in the County Monaghan area.
He has since been charged and will appear before a special sitting of Monaghan District Court this morning at around 10.30am.
Main image: The cannabis seized by Gardai in Monaghan. Image: An Garda Siochana
