Gardaí are still questioning two men in Co. Clare investigating drug dealing in the west and north of the county.

In an operation that got underway at six o'clock this morning, Gardaíconducted 29 searches in areas around the county.

It follows the discovery of 11 cannabis grow houses in the last year in various part of the county.

Gardaí detained three men - all in their 20s.

One of them men has been released while the other two are still being questioned.

Clare's Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Joe Downey has been speaking to Clarefm:

“As a result of inquiries and investigations into the sale and supply of controlled drugs, namely cannabis and heroin,

“Members of An Garda Síochána in the district of Kilrush carried out searches of a large number of houses and premises”