Cannabis growhouse discovered in Wexford town

Plants worth an estimated €45,000 seized during planned operation

The cannabis growhouse discovered in Wexford town last night. Photograph: Garda
The cannabis growhouse discovered in Wexford town last night. Photograph: Garda

A cannabis growhouse containing plants to the value of €45,000 pending analysis was discovered in Wexford town last night.

Gardaí seized the plants following the search of a premises in Lee Heights in the town at about 7.40pm.

No arrests were made and investigations are ongoing after the planned operation.

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