Gardaí in Carlow have arrested a man in his 70’s following the seizure of cannabis plants with an estimated street value of €200,000 at a grow house in Rathvilly.
Yesterday 16th February 2017 at approximately 9.30am emergency services attended a fire at a house in Rathvilly.
After the fire was extinguished Gardaí discovered a grow house with 250 cannabis plants (subject to analysis).
A man was arrested at the scene and is currently being detained at Carlow Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.
A second male is being sought after escaping through the rear of the property.
Gardaí are appealing for witness to contact Carlow Garda Station on 059-9136620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station
This is the second discovery in recent days in the Carlow area with a combined value of €560,000 worth of cannabis plants being seized.
A grow house was discovered during a similar incident at Ballyhook close to Grangecon last month.
