A MAN in his thirties has been arrested as a part of a major seizure of cannabis in Kerrykeel on Monday.

As part of a significant operation into the sale and supply of drugs in the county, Gardai attached to Milford Garda Station supported by the Regional Armed Support Unit searched a house at Kerrykeel shortly after noon.

 

Gardaí discovered a cannabis growing operation and seized cannabis plants with an estimated street value in excess of €400,000.

The man who has not been named was arrested at the scene and is currently detained at Milford Garda station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. The Act provides for detention of up to 48 hours.

 

Photographs released by Gardai show attic rooms which have been adapted to function as a grow factory for cannabis plants. The room is fitted out with specialist lighting, heating and ventilation while plants about four foot high have been placed in pots filling the rooms.