An image of the seizure from earlier today
A man is to appear at a special sitting of Longford District Court this evening after gardai uncovered a major cannabis growhouse in Edgeworthstown earlier today.
Shortly before midday, detectives from Granard carried out a search under warrant of a property where 32 cannabis plants worth an estimated €26,000 were discovered.
During the course of the search gardai also discovered a sophisticated cultivation and manufacturing system including humidifiers, a digital thermostat, extensive insulation, heat lighting, fans, an air ventilation system and plant fertiliser.
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All of the plants seized are now expected to undergo analysis as part of the investigation.
A man in his 30s was arrested and brought to Granard garda station for questioning over the incident.
He has since been charged and was due to appear before a district court sitting in Longford at 10:30pm this evening.
For more on this developing story, follow www.longfordleader.ie
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