30/03/2016

Man To Appear In Court Over £64,000 Cannabis Seizure In Belgium

A man is to appear in Strabane Magistrates Court today, 30 March, after police seized herbal cannabis worth approximately £64,000 in Belgium.

The seizure was made as part of a joint operation by the PSNI and the National Crime Agency (NCA).

The man will appear in court on four charges including attempted importation of a class B drug and attempted possession with intent to supply a class B drug.

Detective Inspector Tom McClure said: "Anyone involved in the importation and supply of illegal drugs can expect to be pursued by police and brought before the courts."

(CD)

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