27/03/2014

Two Cannabis Factories Uncovered In Dunmurry

Two separate cannabis factories have been uncovered in Dunmurry in the last 24 hours, it has been reported.

According to police, reports of suspicious activity led to the discovery of one of the factories at a flat in the Rowan Drive area, containing plants and herbal cannabis worth an estimated £115,000.

It followed the discovery of another factory at Sunnymede Park on Wednesday, where police seized plants with an estimated value of £3,500.

Two men, aged 18 and 58, were arrested in connection with the find.

(MH/JP)

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