01/03/2016

Man Arrested After Police Seize Over £500,000 Of Herbal Cannabis

A 38-year-old man has been arrested after police seized over £500,000 worth of herbal cannabis on Monday night.

Detectives stopped a lorry on the M2 at around 10.45pm and uncovered drugs believed to worth around £520,000.

The man is being questioned at Musgrave Police Station.

Detective Inspector Keith Galloway said: "This seizure highlights our continued determination to tackle the scourge of illegal drugs in the local community."

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.



Pic: PSNI

(CD)

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