'Fully operational grow house' found in Co Carlow this evening

Gardaí in Carlow have  uncovered what they describe as “a fully operational grow house” this evening.

They found the grow house on a premises in Killendmond, Borris, Co Carlow.

The grow house, containing cannabis plants “at a mature stage of growth” and with an estimated street value of €250,000, was discovered at a property at Killedmond, Borris, in the southeastern county.

The house in question has been sealed off for a forensic investigation which is currently under way. A man is currently being questioned at Carlow Garda Station.

Separately a man in his 40s was arrested after  Gardaí stopped and searched a car at the Sally Gap, Co Wicklow on Monday night.

The man is currently being held at Wicklow Garda Station.

Also a grow house with cannabis plants worth an estimated €450,000 has been discovered in Co Galway.