16 April 2017
By Bryan Smyth
bryan@TheCork.ie
As part of a joint operation with Gardaí from Fermoy and Portlaoise a house was searched at Rathealy Road, Fermoy yesterday. During the course of the search Gardaí discovered approximately 320 cannabis plants with an approximate street value of €250,000.
Three males (38,51 and 55 years) were arrested and are currently being detained at Fermoy, Cobh and Mallow Garda stations under the provisions of section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996, as amended. Investigations are ongoing.
The three men will appear before a special sitting of Mallow District Court at 12 midday tomorrow.
