These 'house plants' weren't being kept indoors because of the frost...

This was the scene which greeted Gardai when they entered a home in Co Carlow.

A man in his 70s was arrested following the seizure of the cannabis plants with an estimated street value of €200,000 at a 'grow house' in the Rathvilly area.

On Thursday, at approximately 9.30am emergency services attended a fire at the house.

After the fire was extinguished Gardaí discovered 250 cannabis plants (subject to analysis).

A man was arrested at the scene and is currently being detained at Carlow Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.

A second male is being sought after escaping through the rear of the property.

Gardaí are appealing for witness to contact Carlow Garda Station on 059-9136620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station

This is the second discovery in recent days in the Carlow area with a combined value of €560,000 worth of cannabis plants being seized.