14/11/2018

Woman Charged With Drug Offences After £250,000 Cannabis Raid

A 38-year-old has been charged with a number of drug-related offences following the discovery of £250,000 worth of cannabis in west Belfast.

Officers from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch on the Grosvenor Road made the arrest after searching two properties on Tuesday 13 November where the cannabis was discovered.

The suspect is facing charges for conspiracy to supply class B drugs, possession and attempted possession of class B drugs with intent to supply and illegal entry into the UK.

The woman will appear at the Belfast Magistrates Court today, Wednesday 14.

The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) are reviewing the charges.



(JG)


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