Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Ballyconnell District Court, where two men will appear in connection with yesterday's drug seizure. Kenneth Allen via Geograph.ie

Two men due in court over €700k cannabis seizure

The two men were arrested yesterday after 800 cannabis plants were seized from a house in Virginia, Co Cavan.

TWO MEN are due in court later today in connection with the seizure of cannabis plants worth an estimated €700,000 in Co Cavan yesterday.

The two are due to appear before Ballyconnell District Court at 10:30am in connection with yesterday’s seizure, at a house in Virginia, Co Cavan.

The two men, both of whom are in their 20s, were arrested yesterday morning after a planned operation which led to the discovery of an “extensive” cannabis cultivation operation in the warehouse.

The plants had an estimated street value of between €640,000 and €700,000.

Read: Two arrests as 800 cannabis plants seized in Virginia, Co Cavan

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
JournalTv
News in 60 seconds