Man charged in connection with tyrrellspass drugs seizure

Gardaí have charged a 32-year-old man in connection with a drug seizure at Rathgarrett, Tyrrellspass, yesterday morning, Thursday October 16.

The man was due to appear before Portlaoise District Court this morning, Friday October 17.

The seizure was made following the search of a premises as part of an ongoing operation into the illegal sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Westmeath area.

Approximately 500 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of €400,000 (subject to analysis) were seized.