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Case No. 7090Drug trafficking (cannabis cultivation) · Co. Cavan · 16 Nov 2023

Two men arrested after cannabis grow house discovered in Co Cavan

On Thursday 16 November 2023, gardaí discovered a cannabis grow house at a residence in Arva, Co Cavan, where 244 cannabis plants were found and illegal plants worth more than €195,000 were seized. The operation involved several local units, including the Armed Support Unit and Garda Dog Unit, and follow-up searches at other Cavan locations seized €2,000 of cannabis herb and €2,750 in cash. Two men in their twenties were arrested and are being detained at a Garda station in Cavan. The latest report does not mention any charge, court appearance or sentence.

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  2. Arrested16 Nov
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí seized more than €195,000 worth of illegal plants.
  • 244 cannabis plants were found at a residence in Arva.
Where
A cannabis grow house was discovered in Arva, Co Cavan.
When
The discovery was made on Thursday, 16 November 2023.
Investigation
  • The main search focused on a residence in Arva.
  • The operation involved several local units, including the Armed Support Unit and Garda Dog Unit.
  • Follow-up searches at other Cavan locations seized €2,000 of cannabis herb and €2,750 in cash.
Charges
Two men in their twenties were arrested.
Other details
  • The two men are being detained at a Garda station in Cavan.
  • The articles do not report any charge, court appearance or sentence.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí seized more than €195,000 worth of illegal plants. (irishtimes.com)
  • what244 cannabis plants were found at the Arva residence. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereA cannabis grow house was discovered in Co Cavan. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe main search focused on a residence in Arva. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe discovery was made on Thursday. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe operation involved several local units, including the Armed Support Unit and Garda Dog Unit. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationFollow-up searches at other Cavan locations seized €2,000 of cannabis herb and €2,750 in cash. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeTwo men in their twenties were arrested and are being detained at a Garda station in Cavan. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Nov2023
    Arrestedirishtimes.com, first report
    Two arrested following discovery of cannabis grow house

    Reports the discovery of a cannabis grow house in Arva, the 244 plants found there, the units involved, and follow-up searches in other Cavan locations.

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