Gardai discover Donegal cannabis plantation

Gardaí in Co Donegal arrested three men after a cannabis plantation was discovered in the east of the county.

Gardaí in Co Donegal arrested three men after a cannabis plantation was discovered in the east of the county.

Ninety five mature plants and 135 seedlings were found in the search of farmland and buildings at Moness, Saint Johnstown yesterday. Thirty five gallons of liquid feed, fans, lights, timers, trays and fertilisers were also discovered.

Two of those arrested were released without charge, while the third man remains in Garda custody.

Patrick  Logue

Patrick Logue

Patrick Logue is Digital Editor of The Irish Times