01/02/2007

Drugs seized in County Armagh

Police in County Armagh have seized a quantity of drugs during a search operation yesterday evening.

The drugs, which have an estimated street value of approximately £6,000, were discovered in the Legacorry Court area of Lurgan.

Police said that a quantity of cannabis, cocaine and crystal ecstasy were removed during the raid.

No arrests were made.

(EF)

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