20/12/2019

Pair Charged As Drug Factory Discovered In East Belfast

Two men are due to appear in court this morning, Friday 20 December, following the discovery of a drug factory in east Belfast.

The pair, aged 42 and 44, have been charged with being concerned in the production of class A controlled drugs.

It comes after a suspected drug manufacturing facility was uncovered on Wednesday 18 December.

The men will appear before Belfast Magistrates Court, where the 42 year-old is also charged with making off without payment.

All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service, as is normal procedure.



(JG/MH)

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