Man due in court over Roscommon cannabis seizure

A man is due in court this morning in connection with a seizure of cannabis at a property in Roscommon on Thursday.

The man, in his late 40s, is expected to appear before a sitting of Castlerea District Court this morning, Friday, after Gardai seized over €35,000 of suspected cannabis along with a sum of cash during the search at a residence at Annaghmore in Kilteevan conducted as part of Operation Tara in County Roscommon

The search was conducted by members the Roscommon/Longford Drug Unit with assistance by Gardaí from Roscommon, the Garda Dog Unit and the Armed Support Unit, North Western Region.

During the course of this search, approximately €32,000 of suspected cannabis along with €3,200 of suspected cannabis plants and €1,600 of cash was seized by Gardaí.

Another man in his late 40s who was arrested as part of this investigation has been released without charge. A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.