Gardaí seize more than 150 suspected cannabis plants in Athlone
Gardaí in Westmeath have seized more than €120,000 worth of suspected cannabis plants.
Officers searched a commercial premises on the Dublin Road in Athlone at around 10.45am this morning.
During the search, a suspected cannabis growhouse was found and 153 suspected cannabis plants with an estimated value of €122,400 were seized.
A man in his mid-20s was arrested at the scene and is being questioned at Athlone Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
