Cannabis valued at €208,000 discovered in Birr grow house

Gardai in Birr yesterday (Monday) discovered 260 cannabis plants with a potential street value of €208,000.

The grow house discovery was made as part of a planned search at a premises on Bridge Street in the town.

A 20-year-old man was arrested at the scene at approximately 1pm.

He is currently detained at Birr Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 and investigations are ongoing.

UPDATE: A man is to appear before Birr District Court this morning (Tuesday) charged with cultivating cannabis under Section 17 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.