Arrest: Gardai discovered approximately 150 cannabis plants at the premise.
Gardai have arrested one man after discovering a large quantity of cannabis plants at a premise.
Gardai yesterday afternoon carried out a search at a house at Cherrymount, Avoca, in County Wicklow.
Approximately 150 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of €120,000 were seized, along with a large amount of cultivation equipment.
A 30-year-old man was arrested at scene and taken to Pearse Street Garda Station where he was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
He has been released without charge and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
