14/08/2015

£100,000 Of Herbal Cannabis Seized

£100,000 worth of herbal cannabis has been seized by police destined for Northern Ireland.

Three houses have been searched in Lisburn, Belfast and Antrim in connection with the seizure. A man has been interviewed in connection with the seizure and released pending further enquiries.

Detective Sergeant Patrick Mullan of the PSNI Organised Crime Branch said: "The importation of illegal drugs causes significant harm within communities. We will continue to investigate those involved in bringing misery to the communities within Northern Ireland."

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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