Cannabis growhouse discovered by gardaí in west Mayo

Gardaí in Mayo have seized a significant quantity of suspected cannabis plants and cannabis herb.

It follows the discovery of a cannabis growhouse at a property in Westport.

The search was conducted by members of the Mayo Divisional Drugs Unit in the town yesterday.

Investigations are ongoing.

Earlier this week gardaí in the county seized more than €102,000 worth of suspected cocaine and cannabis herb in Ballina.

The estimated worth of the Westport seizure is in the region of €19,000.