20/09/2019

Man Charged Over £60k Cannabis Find

A man is facing charges for drugs offences after police seized around £60,000 of cannabis in County Down.

The drugs were discovered during a vehicle stop and search in Moira on Thursday, 19 September.

Detectives have charged the 49-year-old man with possession and possession with intent to supply a Class B controlled drug.

The suspect is due to appear at Craigavon Magistrates' Court today, Friday 20 September.





(JG/CM)

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