Gardai have seized a whopping €1.9million worth of cannabis after a major operation in Co Meath.
Two men, aged 59 and 61, were arrested after the search targeting an organised crime group operating in the area.
During the raid at a premises in Rathfeigh, investigators from three departments uncovered 97kgs of herbal cannabis, worth almost €2million.
A garda spokesman said: "On Wednesday the 17th November 2021 as part of ongoing investigations targeting persons suspected to be involved in an organised crime group operating in the Meath area,
"A Joint Operation was conducted by personnel attached to the Garda National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB), the Meath Divisional Drugs Unit and the Revenue Customs Service.
"During the course of this operation a premises was searched in the Rathfeigh area and 97 kgs of Herbal Cannabis with an estimated street value of €1.94 Million was seized by Revenue Officers.
"Gardaí arrested a 59 year old male and a 61 year old male at the scene.
"Both males are currently detained at Ashbourne Garda station pursuant to Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.
"Investigations are ongoing."
