Man arrested after €159k drug seizure due in court

Gardaí seized a total of 143 cannabis plants from the large growing facility. Picture: Garda Info/Twitter

A man arrested following the seizure of €159,000 worth of cannabis in Navan yesterday has been charged. 

Gardaí attached to the Meath Divisional Drug Unit, assisted by members of the Eastern Region Armed Support Unit and Detective members from Navan carried out a search under warrant at a property in the Deanhill area of Navan yesterday.

During the course of the search, Gardaí located a large growing facility that was ventilated and insulated to grow cannabis. 

A total of 143 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of €114,400 was seized. 

Also seized was loose cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €45,000, subject to analysis. 

€9,000 in cash was also recovered.

Gardaí said the search was conducted as part of an intelligence-led operation into the sale and supply of drugs in Co Meath.

Investigations into the seizure are ongoing.

The man is due in court this afternoon at the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin at 1pm.