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26/03/2015
Four Charged Over 'Skunk' Cannabis Find
Four men have been charged as part of an international investigation into the supply of 'skunk' cannabis into Northern Ireland.
The men, aged 33, 32, 30 and 29 are due to appear in court with a number of offences related to drug trafficking and money laundering.
Police discovered £800,000 of 'skunk' and money during searches in Belfast, Greenisland, Bangor, Newtownards and Ballywalter. Six people in total were arrested.
Eight have also been retained in Italy.
The men are due to appear in Newtownards Magistrates' Court on today, Thursday.
(CD/MH)
The men, aged 33, 32, 30 and 29 are due to appear in court with a number of offences related to drug trafficking and money laundering.
Police discovered £800,000 of 'skunk' and money during searches in Belfast, Greenisland, Bangor, Newtownards and Ballywalter. Six people in total were arrested.
Eight have also been retained in Italy.
The men are due to appear in Newtownards Magistrates' Court on today, Thursday.
(CD/MH)
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