08/08/2007

Man Arrested Following Discovery Of 'Cannabis Factory'

A man in his twenties has been arrested following the discovery of a cannabis factory in a house in Co. Leitrim.

The rented house in Cloone village in the Carrick-on-Shannon area was raided on Tuesday night and a large quantity of cannabis plants were discovered upstairs.

Gardai said that the upstairs of the property had specialised plumbing and irrigation equipment installed, as well as transformers used to boost the electricity supply.

The operation was described as professional.

A file on the case is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

(KMcA)




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