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Case No. 22608Drugs offence (possession of suspected cannabis) · Co. Roscommon · 30 Jan 2023

Cannabis growhouse raided in Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon

Gardaí from the Roscommon Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by Castlerea Gardaí, raided a suspected cannabis growhouse in Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon, on 30 January 2023 as part of Operation Tara, seizing approximately €528,000 worth of cannabis. A woman in her 50s and a man in his 60s were arrested and detained at Castlerea Garda Station.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested30 Jan
  3. Charged30 Jan
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatApproximately €528,000 of suspected cannabis was seized. (garda.ie)
  • whatA suspected cannabis growhouse was discovered during the search. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatSuspected cannabis plants with an estimated value of €288,000 were seized. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatApproximately €240,000 of processed cannabis was seized. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatAll drugs seized were valued at approximately €528,000. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe operation took place in Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe search took place in Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe operation took place on Monday 30th January 2023. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe search was carried out at approximately 1:00 pm on Monday 30 January 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe seizure occurred during a search operation under Operation Tara. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe operation was conducted under warrant as part of Operation Tara. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe search was carried out by the Roscommon Divisional Drugs Unit assisted by Gardaí from Castlerea. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe seized drugs are pending analysis from Forensic Science Ireland. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations into the case are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeBoth the woman in her 50s and the man in his 60s have been charged. (garda.ie)
  • chargeThe arrests were made under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtBoth suspects are expected to appear before a special sitting of Strokestown District Court. (garda.ie)
  • courtThe court appearance is scheduled for 6:30pm. (garda.ie)
  • otherA woman in her 50s and a man in his 60s were arrested at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherBoth arrested individuals are detained at Castlerea Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jan2023
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai storm suspected 'growhouse' and seize huge quantity of cannabis

    Initial report of the Operation Tara growhouse raid in Ballaghaderreen, including seizure values and arrests.

    suspect, 50s, femalesuspect, 60s, male
  2. 30 Jan2023
    Chargedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Court Appearances - Suspected Cannabis Grow-House Discovered and €528,000 Cannabis Seized, County Roscommon, Monday 30th January 2023

    Confirms both suspects have been charged and are due before a special sitting of Strokestown District Court at 6:30pm on 30 January 2023.

    suspect, 50s, femalesuspect, 60s, male