Hundreds of cannabis plants seized as gardai raid 'large scale' growhouse in Donegal
Drugs worth more than €600,000 seized during search operation
Investigations are underway following the discovery of a 'large scale' cannabis growhouse in County Donegal.
Gardai have confirmed they seized a significant number of cannabis plants, worth over €600,000, at a growhouse in Donegal Town on Wednesday.
Detectives swooped on an industrial premises in the town and located 500 cannabis plants and 13.5kg of cultivated cannabis herb. The estimated value of the suspected drugs is €631,500.
Officers say they found what has been described as a "large scale growhouse" with the cannabis plants said to be "at various stages of growth".
The searches were conducted by members of the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by local members from Ballyshannon District.
No arrests have been made and a garda spokesperson said investigations are 'ongoing'.
A spokesperson said: “Gardaí in Donegal are appealing to anyone who may have information in relation to this growhouse and seizure, to contact the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit on 074 916 7100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.”