29/09/2016

Man Charged Over £16,000 Cannabis Find

A 22-year-old man has been charged after £16,000 worth of cannabis plants were seized in L'Derry.

The discovery was made after police searched a house in the Waterside area on Friday, 22 September.

The suspect has been accused of growing cannabis, possession of a Class B drug and intent to supply.

The man is due to appear before Londonderry Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 19 October.

(CD)

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