Cannabis worth €631k seized at grow house in industrial premises in Donegal

Some 500 cannabis plants at various stages of growth were seized at the premises. Picture: Garda Síochána Donegal/Facebook

Gardaí have seized suspected cannabis valued at approximately €631,500, during a search operation at an industrial premises in Donegal.

The searches were carried out at an address in Donegal town by the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by local members from Ballyshannon District. 

During the course of the search, officers uncovered a large scale growhouse with cannabis plants at various stages of growth.

In total, 500 cannabis plants and 13.5kg of cultivated cannabis herb, with an estimated street value of €631,500 were seized. The suspected drugs will now be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.

No arrests have been made as yet, and gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information in relation to this growhouse and seizure, has been asked to contact the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit on 074 916 7100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.