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20/09/2013
Police Seize Over £600,000 Worth Of Cannabis In Antrim
Alliance Councillor Neil Kelly has praised the effective police action that led to more than £600,000 worth of herbal cannabis being seized after two cars were stopped in the town.
The drugs had an estimated street value of £618,200 and two men were arrested at the scene.
Councillor Neil Kelly said: "I want to praise the PSNI officers involved who took quick, effective action after stopping these cars.
"This was a substantial cannabis find and it is worrying that another major drugs find has been made in Antrim. Drugs must be taken off our streets and I would appeal to anyone with information to contact the PSNI as soon as possible."
(CD/JP)
The drugs had an estimated street value of £618,200 and two men were arrested at the scene.
Councillor Neil Kelly said: "I want to praise the PSNI officers involved who took quick, effective action after stopping these cars.
"This was a substantial cannabis find and it is worrying that another major drugs find has been made in Antrim. Drugs must be taken off our streets and I would appeal to anyone with information to contact the PSNI as soon as possible."
(CD/JP)
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