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10/10/2023
Cannabis Worth £1.7m Seized In Cookstown Area
Suspected cannabis, worth an estimated £1.7m, has been seized following the stop and search of a lorry in the Cookstown area.
A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs and possession of class B drugs with intent to supply and remains in custody.
The seizure was made by detectives from the Organised Crime Branch and the lorry has been taken away for further forensic examination.
Detective Chief Inspector Gail McCormick said: "As a result of today's search a large quantity of suspected dangerous controlled drugs are now safely off our streets. Drugs have no place in our community and I am making a direct appeal to anyone with information about the illicit supply, possession or misuse of drugs to contact police on the non-emergency number 101, or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/."
A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs and possession of class B drugs with intent to supply and remains in custody.
The seizure was made by detectives from the Organised Crime Branch and the lorry has been taken away for further forensic examination.
Detective Chief Inspector Gail McCormick said: "As a result of today's search a large quantity of suspected dangerous controlled drugs are now safely off our streets. Drugs have no place in our community and I am making a direct appeal to anyone with information about the illicit supply, possession or misuse of drugs to contact police on the non-emergency number 101, or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/."
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