By Q Radio News
Over €1million worth of cannabis has been seized by police in the Republic of Ireland.
Gardai recovered 62kg of the illegal substance from a roadside ditch in County Laois, near the border with Carlow, last night.
Images of the haul have been shared on social media.
As a result of an intelligent-led operation, Gardaí in Co. Laois recovered 62kg of cannabis herb, which is believed to have a street value of €1.24 million. pic.twitter.com/WqwHSFbLv9
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) April 25, 2020
A Gardai statement said: "On the evening of Friday 24th April, 2020 Gardaí from Arles and Ballylinan supported by Laois Divisional Drugs Unit located drugs with an estimated street value of €1.24 million (subject to analysis).
"As a result of an intelligent-led operation, Gardaí recovered cannabis herb in a ditch along a secondary road on the Carlow/Laois border. This seizure of 62kg of cannabis herb is believed to have a street value of €1.24 million.
"Investigations are ongoing, no persons have been arrested at this time."
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