Cannabis plants worth €90,000 seized in Limerick

Growhouse with heating and lighting systems discovered in Cappamore

A total of 117 mature plants were seized in a converted garage unit. Photograph: Garda Síochána/Facebook
A total of 117 mature plants were seized in a converted garage unit. Photograph: Garda Síochána/Facebook

Gardaí have seized cannabis plants with an estimated street value in excess of €90,000 following the discovery of a grow house in Limerick.

The seizure took place following a planned search operation led by gardaí based in Bruff at a property in the Cappamore area of Co Limerick.

A total of 117 mature plants were seized in a converted garage unit fitted out with heating, lighting, and irrigation and ventilation systems, gardaí said in a statement on Friday night.

No arrests were made but investigators are following a definite line of inquiry. The investigation is ongoing.

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Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard is a reporter with The Irish Times