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The drugs found in Moyvane. Photo: Gardaí.
Gardai investigating the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Kerry area have seized cannabis plants and dried cannabis.
Gardai from Listowel carried out a planned search of a house in Moyvane this afternoon.
During the course of the search cannabis plants at various stages of maturity and dried cannabis with a combined estimated street value of up to €350,000 (pending analysis) was discovered in what is described as a sophisticated grow house.
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A male in his 60’s was arrested at the scene. He was detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Listowel Garda Station, but has now been released pending a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions. The scene has been preserved and is being technically examined.
Cannabis plant found in Moyvane. Photo: Gardaí
Cannabis plants in the grow house in Moyvane.
