03/08/2016

£25,000 Cannabis Seized In Belfast

A 32-year-old woman has been arrested after police seized £25,000 worth of cannabis plants in Belfast.

Officers also found a quantity of herbal cannabis at an address in the Custom House Square area on Tuesday, 02 August.

The suspect was arrested on suspicion of a number of drugs offences in north Belfast. She has since been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

Detective Constable Glenn said: "This search and arrest come as part of a follow up operation to the seizure of cannabis in Carrickfergus in December 2015.

"Our enquiries are continuing and I would appeal to anyone with any information about the use or supply of illegal drugs to contact police on 101."

(CD/JP)

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