03/12/2020

Suspected Drug Factory Uncovered In Newtownabbey

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following the discovery of a suspected drug factory in Newtownabbey.

The facility was uncovered after police had earlier arrested a 45-year-old man in the Castlereagh Street area of Belfast on suspicion of a number of drugs offences.

During a police search in the Graymount Park area. During the search, police seized a number of items, including suspected Class A drugs, a quantity of various chemicals and other drug paraphernalia. All the seizures have been sent for a forensic examination.

A 34-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of a number of drugs offences.

Police said their investigation is continuing and have asked anyone with any information to contact them.

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