16/02/2018

Cannabis Worth £10,000 Seized In East Belfast

Police have seized £10,000 worth of cannabis plants during house searches in east Belfast.

A quantity of fireworks and a number of imitation firearms were also discovered in the Pilot Street area on Thursday, 15 February.

A 21-year-old man was arrested, however he has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

(CD/MH)

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