Two men will appear at a late night sitting of Nenagh District Court later in connection with a cannabis find on Tipperary.

Over a thousand plants were uncovered during the search of a property in New Inn on Friday morning, before officers discovered a second premises which was being used to dry the drugs.

Cannabis herb and a shotgun were also seized.

It's thought the plants could have a street-value of up to €700,000.

The two men are due to appear before a special sitting of Nenagh District Court at 10pm tonight.

A third man arrested was released without charge.

Originally posted at 11.37am