20/11/2014
Police Arrest Three Over Cannabis Factories, Castlewellan
Three men aged 30, 33 and 34 have been charged with over 31 offences in connection with the discovery of two cannabis factories in Castlewellan, County Down, on Tuesday 18 November.
The men face charges including the cultivation of cannabis, possession of cannabis and possession with intent to supply cannabis.
The factories were discovered at properties on Circular Road and Corrywood Park.
All three are due to appear at Downpatrick Magistrates court on 20 November.
The charges will be reviewed by the PPS.
A 22-year-old woman was also arrested on Tuesday following the discovery of the cannabis factories, but has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
(IT/CD)
The men face charges including the cultivation of cannabis, possession of cannabis and possession with intent to supply cannabis.
The factories were discovered at properties on Circular Road and Corrywood Park.
All three are due to appear at Downpatrick Magistrates court on 20 November.
The charges will be reviewed by the PPS.
A 22-year-old woman was also arrested on Tuesday following the discovery of the cannabis factories, but has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
(IT/CD)
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