Two being questioned after discovery of cannabis factories

Gardaí in Naas are continuing to question a man in connection with the discovery of two cannabis factories in counties Westmeath and Kildare.

Gardaí discovered 400 cannabis plants during the planned search of a premises in Kilbeggan.

In a follow-up search in Rathangan, Co Kildare, equipment used in the cultivation of cannabis was also seized.

A 34-year-old man was arrested and is currently being detained under Section 2 of the Drug Trafficking Act.