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23 Feb 2026

Man remanded in custody following discovery of cannabis plants in Longford town estate

€70,000 worth of cannabis plants discovered by Gardaí in Longford town

€70,000 worth of cannabis plants discovered by Gardaí in Longford town

A 29-year-old Polish man has been charged in connection with the discovery of a grow house in Longford town at the weekend.

Karol Onitsch, 14 Sycamore Close, Clonbalt Woods, Longford appeared before Carrick-on-Shannon District Court on Monday charged with the cultivation of cannabis at Sycamore Close, Clonbalt Woods, Longford.

The court heard that over €73,000 worth of drugs were discovered at the property on the date in question.

The defendant was subsequently remanded in custody to appear at Harristown District Court this Friday.   

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https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/news/280182/man-due-to-appear-before-longford-district-court-in-connection-with-weekend-cannabis-seizure.html 

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