€120,000 of cannabis plants seized following Dunkerrin fire

Gardaí have seized €120,000 worth of suspected cannabis plants following a fire at a house near Dunkerrin on Monday.

Shortly after 7am, Gardaí from Roscrea and the local Fire Brigade attended the scene of a house fire in which extensive damage was caused to the property. Once the fire was extinguished, Gardaí searched the house and discovered it had been converted into a growhouse, which was using a complex cultivation system of heat lamps, fans and a watering system.

Gardaí seized mature cannabis plants worth approximately €120,000 along with the grow house equipment. The suspected drugs will now be sent for analysis.

 

It is not known if any person was in the house at the time of the fire.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who has any information, to contact Nenagh Garda Station on 067-50450, The Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.