08/08/2018

Cannabis Plants Seized In Ballymoney

Police in Co Antrim have seized approximately 50 cannabis plants during a house search in Ballymoney.

The plants, alongside a quantity of processed cannabis and other drug paraphernalia, were discovered at a house in the Townhead Street area on Tuesday, 07 August.

A 26-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession and cultivating cannabis, as well as being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs.

Police urged anyone with information about the use or supply of illegal drugs to contact them on the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.

(MH/LM)

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