09/09/2014

Cannabis Factory Discovered In South Belfast

A large cannabis-growing outfit has been discovered by police during the search of a property in south Belfast.

Officers searched the Ventry Street property on Monday and discovered plants with an estimated value of £85,000.

Detective Chief Inspector Colin Gillis from Musgrave Police Station said: "Police in South Belfast are working with communities to tackle the supply and distribution of drugs.

"Keeping people safe is our number one priority and the discovery of this cannabis factory is another example of this.

"Drugs destroy lives, are a scourge on society and I would appeal to all members of the community to report any suspicious activity to police on the non-emergency number 101."

(IT/CD)

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