Arrest in Leitrim cannabis seizure

A major cannabis seizure in Leitrim has ended with an arrest.

€300,000 worth of cannabis plants were uncovered during the search of a house in Church Manor, Carrigallen this morning.

A 43-year-old man was taken into custody at Carrick-On-Shannon Garda Station where he remains this evening.

The operation was part of a nationwide drugs clampdown designed to disrupt dealers and dismantle their networks.