Man arrested after cannabis worth one million euro seized

By Grainne Ni Aodha
Published 5th Jan 2023, 11:29 BST
Updated 5th Jan 2023, 11:32 BST
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A man has been arrested after suspected cannabis worth an estimated one million euro was seized.

Gardai conducted a search on the Ecco Road in Dundalk, Co Louth, just before 4pm on Tuesday.

During the search, 50kg of suspected cannabis herb was discovered.

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All drugs are sent to Forensic Science Ireland for further analysis.

The estimated 1 million euro worth of cannabis herb seized in Dundalk, Co LouthThe estimated 1 million euro worth of cannabis herb seized in Dundalk, Co Louth
The estimated 1 million euro worth of cannabis herb seized in Dundalk, Co Louth

A man aged in his 20s was arrested at the scene and taken to Dundalk Garda station where he is being detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.

Garda investigations as part of Operation Tara are continuing.