03/03/2026

Large Scale Cannabis Factory Discovered by Police in Omagh

Police in Omagh have uncovered a significant cannabis cultivation operation following a report of suspicious activity on Saturday, 28th February.

The discovery was made after officers attended a house in the Dunmullan Road area of the town at approximately 2:40pm.

During a subsequent search of the premises, police found a large number of cannabis plants being grown in the attic. Officers also seized a quantity of herbal cannabis, bringing the total estimated street value of the find to £130,000.

Detective Sergeant Malone confirmed that while no arrests have been made at this stage, the investigation remains ongoing. The PSNI is urging anyone with information regarding the factory or recent activity in the area to come forward to assist with their enquiries.
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Detective Sergeant Malone said: "We received a report at around 2.40pm on Saturday afternoon of recent suspicious activity at a house in the Dunmullan Road area of the town. Officers attended and subsequently carried out a search of the house, uncovering a large number of cannabis plants in the attic, along with herbal cannabis with a total overall approximate street value of £130,000. No arrests have been made at this time but our investigation is ongoing and I would ask any member of the public who has information which could be of assistance to our enquiries to contact our non-emergency number on 101, quoting reference number 904 28/02/26. Alternatively, you can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/."


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