Gardaí seize €130,000 cannabis from grow house in Courtown, Wexford
Gardaí raided a residential property in Courtown, Co Wexford, on 14 January 2025 and discovered a sophisticated cannabis cultivation operation, seizing 170 plants with an estimated value of more than €130,000. A man in his late 30s was arrested at the scene as part of Operation Tara.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested15 Jan
2 reports - Charged14 Jan
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatA man in his 30s was arrested in connection with a cannabis growhouse in County Wexford (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized 170 cannabis plants at various stages of growth. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe cannabis had an estimated street value of over €130,000. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA variety of cultivation equipment was also seized. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA male in his late 30s was arrested at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatCannabis plants with an estimated value of more than €130,000 were seized (irishtimes.com)
- what170 cannabis plants at various stages of growth were seized (irishtimes.com)
- whatA variety of cultivation equipment was seized (irishtimes.com)
- whatA man in his late 30s was arrested at the scene (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe raid took place at a residential property in Courtown, Co Wexford (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe growhouse was discovered on 14 January 2025 (garda.ie)
- whenThe raid occurred on Tuesday afternoon (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe case is part of Operation Tara (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí from Wexford North Community Engagement supported by the local Crime unit conducted a planned search of a residential property in Courtown on 14 January 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe suspect was detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drugs Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda Station in the Eastern Region. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationAll seized items will be sent for further analysis to Forensic Science Ireland. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe operation was conducted as part of Operation Tara. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe man was detained under section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drugs Trafficking) Act 1996 (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe raid was carried out by Wexford North Community Engagement supported by the local crime unit (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHe is to face charges in connection with the investigation (garda.ie)
- courtThe man is scheduled to appear before Gorey District Court on 16 January 2025 (garda.ie)
- otherOperation Tara is an enhanced national anti-drugs strategy launched by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris on 2 July 2021. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 15 Jan2025Gardaí seize cannabis plants with estimated value of €130,000 from Wexford grow house
Initial report of the raid and arrest; no further court details yet.
suspect, late 30s, male - 15 Jan2025Gardai arrest man, 30s, after uncovering 'sophisticated' cannabis growhouse
Confirms the search was conducted by Wexford North Community Engagement supported by the local Crime unit, the suspect was detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drugs Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda Station in the Eastern Region, and seized items will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for further analysis.
suspect, late 30s, male - 14 Jan2025Court Appearance - Operation Tara - Cannabis Growhouse Discovered in Co. Wexford – 14th January 2025
Confirms the man is scheduled to appear at Gorey District Court on 16 January 2025 to face charges related to the growhouse discovery.
suspect, 30s, male