08/07/2021

£15k Worth Of Drugs Seized In Armagh

Suspected Class B drugs worth with an estimated street value of £15,000 have been seized during a raid in Armagh.

Police discovered a suspected cannabis factory following the search of a property in the Tullysaran Road earlier this week.

This resulted in a 33-year-old man being arrested on suspicion of several offences, including cultivating cannabis and possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply, and he remains in custody, at this time, assisting with enquiries.

Members of the public with any information that could assist police enquiries have been asked to contact the police on 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.


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