Cannabis plants worth over €2m seized in Westmeath garda operation

Gardaí uncovered two sophisticated cannabis growhouses during warrant-backed searches linked to a national anti-drugs operation

Investigations are ongoing

Cannabis plants worth more than €2m have been seized by gardaí following search operations in Co Westmeath.

The searches took place on Wednesday under warrant at two properties in the Ballynagore area.

Gardaí found cannabis plants worth around €500,000 and cannabis herb worth an estimated €1.75m

Gardaí uncovered what they described as sophisticated growhouse operations during the searches, seizing cannabis plants worth approximately €500,000 and cannabis herb valued at an estimated €1.75m.

The operation formed part of Operation Tara, an ongoing investigation targeting the sale and supply of drugs nationwide.

The operation is part of Operation Tara

Gardaí have preserved both scenes for technical examination.

Investigations continue.