Midlands marijuana factory nipped in the bud

Gardaí appear to have have nipped a cannabis factory in the midlands in the bud.

Gardaí say that as part of Operation Tara, guards attached to Mullingar and the Divisional Drugs Unit seized cannabis in excess of €200,000, following a search in Tyrellspass, Westmeath on Thursday, April 21.

A statement outlined some details.

"The search of a shed off Main Street in Tyrellspass was conducted at approximately 6.30pm. Cannabis herb estimated to be worth €€206,400 was recovered as well as tools and mobile phones.  A car at this location was also seized," said the Garda statment.

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Gardaí added that no arrests have been made at this time.

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Investigations are ongoing.