Cannabis plants seized in Tipperary

Gardaí in Co Tipperary yesterday seized cannabis plants and arrested one man after an apartment was searched.

Gardaí in Co Tipperary yesterday seized cannabis plants and arrested one man after an apartment was searched.

The operation took place in a property in Nenagh at about 1pm yesterday.

Cannabis plants in various stages of growth with an estimated street value of up to €32,000 and growing equipment were found.

The man arrested, who is in his 50s, is being held at Nenagh Garda station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.

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