Gardai seize €225,000 worth of cannabis

Gardaí have seized cannabis estimated at €225,000 and arrested two men following searches in Drogheda, Co. Louth on 5th June 2021.

As part of the ongoing operation targeting the cultivation, sale, supply and distribution of drugs in Drogheda, Gardaí attached to the Drogheda Divisional Drugs Unit based conducted a number of searches at houses in the Bryanstown Court and The Riverbank areas.

Approximately €180,000 of Cannabis herb, €45,000 of cannabis plant and €7,000 cash were recovered across the two separate locations.

The drugs seized will now be sent for further analysis.

Two men, aged in 30s, have been arrested and were detained at Drogheda Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.