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Case No. 6482Drug trafficking (cannabis) · Co. Donegal · 21 Feb 2024

Cannabis growhouse and drugs seized in Donegal town

On Wednesday 21 February 2024, gardaí searched an industrial premises in Donegal town and seized suspected cannabis valued at approximately €631,500. The seizure comprised 500 cannabis plants, some at various stages of maturity in a large-scale growhouse, and 13.5kg of cultivated cannabis herb. The Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by local members from Ballyshannon district, carried out the searches, and the suspected drugs are to be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. No arrests have been made, and in the latest report of 22 February 2024 gardaí were appealing for information about the growhouse and seizure while investigations continued.

  1. Reported22 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí seized suspected cannabis valued at approximately €631,500.
  • A large-scale growhouse with cannabis plants at various stages of maturity was located.
  • The material seized comprised 500 cannabis plants and 13.5kg of cultivated cannabis herb.
Where
The search took place at an industrial premises in Donegal town.
When
The search was carried out on Wednesday afternoon, 21 February 2024.
Investigation
  • The searches were conducted by the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by local members from Ballyshannon district.
  • The suspected drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
  • No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.
  • Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information about the growhouse and seizure to contact the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit.
Other details
The report noted that the growhouse did not match any existing case.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí seized suspected cannabis valued at approximately €631,500. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA large-scale growhouse with cannabis plants at various stages of maturity was located. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe material seized comprised 500 cannabis plants and 13.5kg of cultivated cannabis herb. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe search took place at an industrial premises in Donegal town. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe search was carried out on Wednesday afternoon. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe searches were conducted by the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by local members from Ballyshannon district. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe suspected drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for information about the growhouse and seizure. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Feb2024
    Reportedirishtimes.com, first report
    Donegal gardaí seize large quantity of cannabis plants in raid

    Reports a cannabis growhouse seizure in Donegal town, with 500 plants and 13.5kg of cultivated herb; no arrests and no matching existing case.