05/08/2013

Man In 60s Held Over Cannabis Discovery

A man in his 60s has been arrested in connection with the discovery of a cannabis grow house in Co Wexford.

The man was found to be growing the plants in the upstairs of his house in Chapelwood, Kilmuckbridge when gardai responded to a call out at the address on Sunday at around 15:30.

The man is in custody at Enniscorthy Garda Station where he can he held for up to seven days.

(MH/IT)

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