A man in his 20s is to appear before court in Co. Roscommon, in connection with the seizure of €280,000 of cannabis plants.

Gardaí discovered the plants after a planned search of a rural house in Athleague yesterday.

The man was arrested at the scene and is due before Castlerea District Court in the 11.30 sitting.

He has been charged with cultivating drugs for sale or supply.