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A suspected cannabis grow house was discovered after firefighters responded to an emergency call in north Dublin last night.

Smoke was seen coming from Silks restaurant in Malahide by a good-willed neighbour who then called the fire brigade to respond.

Firefighters uncovered the 'grow house' after gaining access to a building with gardai then arresting a 50-year old man.

The restaurant, which is only metres away from the garda station, was apparently unaware a neighbour made the call until firefighters had turned up to put out flames.

It was then they and officials uncovered the 'grow house' in a building.

Gardai say the investigation is ongoing while the man in his 50s is being detained.

A spokesperson said: "Gardai were called to the scene of a fire in a Chinese Restaurant in Malahide on Thursday the 13th of September 2018 at approx. 7.30pm.

"While dealing with the fire, a discovery of cannabis plants and possible grow house were discovered.

"A male in his 50s was arrested and is detained under Section 2 of the Drug Trafficking Act 1996 in Coolock Garda Station. Investigations are on going."