23/06/2015

Woman Arrested In Connection With Drugs Factory Discovery

A woman has been arrested after a drugs factory was discovered by police in L'Derry.

Cannabis plants worth an estimated street value of £250,00 were found at a property on the Larch Road in Dungiven on Saturday.

Extensive examinations were carried out at the house.

The woman, 38, is assisting police with their enquiries.

(CD)


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