Man due in court after seizure of €580,000 of cannabis

Drugs discovered during search operation in Castleblayney area of the county

The search was carried out as part of Operation Tara established to combat drug trafficking networks. File photograph: The Irish Times
The search was carried out as part of Operation Tara established to combat drug trafficking networks. File photograph: The Irish Times

A man is due in court on Saturday following the seizure of €580,000 of cannabis herb in Co Monaghan.

The drugs were discovered during a search operation in the Castleblayney area.

It was carried out as part of Operation Tara established to combat drug trafficking networks.

“Following searches at the property, suspected cannabis herb was discovered sealed in a number of vacuum bags. The drugs seized are believed to have an estimated value of €580,000,” the Garda said in a statement.

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A man in his 60s was arrested at the scene. He was later charged and is due to appear before a sitting of Monaghan District Court at 3.30pm.

Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard is a reporter with The Irish Times