Two arrests after Meath drugs seizure

Two people have been arrested after gardai seized drugs worth an estimated €1.5m in Co Meath.

Cannabis plants and herb were discovered at a business premises in Kells, Co Meath, last night.

Officers said a large cannabis cultivation operation was discovered.

A 53-year-old man and 43-year-old woman were detained at the scene.

They are being held at Kells Garda Station under the provisions of Section 2 - Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.

The raid was part of an intelligence led operation by Kells Garda drug unit assisted by officers from the regional support unit.