09/12/2015

Man Charged Following £11,000 Herbal Cannabis Find

A 31-year-old man has been charged with possession of herbal cannabis, worth an estimated value of £11,000, with intent to supply.

The suspect is due to appear at Newry Magistrates Court today, 30 December.

Police made the discovery during a house search in the Dungormley Estate in Newtownhamilton yesterday, 08 December.

Mobile phones and drug paraphernalia were also seized during the search.

All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).

(CD)

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