24/01/2012

Arrests Made Over Cannabis Find

A man and woman have been arrested after police seized cannabis plants and resin in a house in Rostrevor, Co Down.

Seventy cannabis plants and 35kgs of cannabis resin were found during the police search on Monday.

Four dogs, believed to have been used for badger baiting, were also taken at from the property.

The pair are currently being questioned.

(CD/GK)

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