500 cannabis plants seized

Gardai have seized 500 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of €200,000 in Co Kildare.

Gardai have seized 500 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of €200,000 in Co Kildare.

The plants were discovered during a planned search of a house yesterday at Mylerstown, Carbury.

No arrests were made during the search. The scene has been preserved for technical examination and an investigation is underway.

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