21/02/2014

Cannabis Worth £150,000 Seized In Co Antrim

Police have reported the seizure of cannabis plants, worth an estimated value of £150,00 in County Antrim.

The plants were uncovered in a search carried out by officers in Ballymena on Thursday. It is understood that police on patrol at Cullybackey Road became suspicions over the activity of three men.

The men were arrested at the scene in connection with the seizure.

Police have appealed to anyone with information about the drugs seizure to contact them.

(MH)


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