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Two men (40s) charged after over €750k of cannabis seized at Drogheda growhouse
The two men will now sit before a sitting of the Dundalk District Court following the drug seizure.
The two men (aged in their 40s) arrested in connection with the seziure of cannabis in Co Louth have now been charged.
On Tuesday, gardaí searched a premises and found a large-scale cannabis cultivation factory.
Cannabis plants with an estimated street value of more than €750,000 were seized following the search operaiton in Drogheda.
The two men are expected to appear before a special sitting of Dundalk District Court later today at approximately 5pm.
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Gardaí previously confirmed that the drugs have been sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
Cliona Richardson, Assistant Commissioner said: "The discovery and dismantling of this sophisticated cannabis cultivation operation will affect the ability of those involved to cause harm in our communities.
"The investigation – led by the Dublin Crime Response Team under Operation Tara and assisted by local Gardaí in Drogheda – demonstrates An Garda Síochána's commitment to collaboratively target drug trafficking networks and related criminal activity occurring in and impacting not only Dublin but other Regions throughout the country.'
Investigations are ongoing.
