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

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Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 16:00
Darragh Leen

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.

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