A man in his 70s has been arrested following the seizure of cannabis worth €200,000 in Co Carlow.
At around 9.30am emergency services attended a fire at a house in Rathvilly.
Once the fire was extinguished, Gardaí discovered a grow house with 250 cannabis plants.
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A man was arrested at the scene and is being held at Carlow Garda Station.
Gardaí say they are seeking a second man who escaped through the back of the property.
Any witnesses are being asked to contact Carlow Garda Station on 059-913-6620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111, or any Garda Station.