26/01/2012

Woman Charged Over Cannabis Discovery

A woman has been charged in connection with what the police describe as a cannabis factory in County Antrim.

Ballymena PSNI officers discovered cannabis and herbal cannabis each thought to be worth in the region of £20k during the search of a premises at the Duneany Road in Ballymena.

The woman has been charged with growing an illegal substance, possession and possession with intent to supply.

The 34-year-old, who has not been identified, will appear at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court next in February.

(LB)


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