22/05/2013

Eight People Detained After Cannabis Find

Police have arrested eight people after a cannabis find in a factory in County Down, close to Castlewellan.

An estimated £350,000 worth of drugs was discovered on Tuesday.

Two BMW's and a Mercedes were also taken.

Five of the eight arrested are still being arrested.

(CD/MH)


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