25/02/2014

£450,000 Of Herbal Cannabis Seized

Herbal cannabis, valued at approximately £450,000 has been seized by police following a planned raid on a house.

The search was carried out by the Organised Crime Branch on Monday in the Hollycroft Avenue area of east Belfast.

Police have said no arrests were made.

Commenting on the operation, Detective Inspector Andy Dunlop from Organised Crime Branch said: "This seizure further reinforces our determination to remove controlled drugs from the streets of Northern Ireland.

"The potential harm to the public caused by drugs is an issue that the PSNI take seriously. We will continue to work in conjunction with partner agencies to ensure the closure of all supply routes and to bring to justice those involved in trafficking drugs at all levels."

(JP/CD)

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