Garda seize 15kgs of cannabis herb

Man is arrested after van stopped in Dunboyne, Co Meath

Cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €300,000 was found near Dunboyne
Cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €300,000 was found near Dunboyne

Gardaí have seized 15kgs of cannabis and arrested a man during an operation in Co Meath.

On Tuesday, a van was stopped and searched at an industrial estate near Dunboyne.

Cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €300,000 was found, and the man in his 30s arrested.

He is being held at Ashbourne Garda station.

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