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18/10/2006
Man arrested in connection with cannabis find
Police in County Down have arrested a man in connection with the seizure of cannabis resin with an estimated street value of £18 million.
A spokesperson for the PSNI today said that the man is currently being questioned by detectives.
Over three-and-a-half tons of the drug was discovered hidden in a warehouse in Newtownards on October 10.
Two people have already been charged in connection with the find.
(EF/KMcA)
A spokesperson for the PSNI today said that the man is currently being questioned by detectives.
Over three-and-a-half tons of the drug was discovered hidden in a warehouse in Newtownards on October 10.
Two people have already been charged in connection with the find.
(EF/KMcA)
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