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20/04/2005
Three men arrested following cocaine seizure
Three men have been arrested in connection with a "significant" cocaine seizure in Co Tyrone.
Forensic scientists are said to have examined what detectives described as a "drugs factory" in Dungannon.
Chairman of Dungannon District Policing Partnership, UUP peer Lord Maginnis, said he was “absolutely delighted” at the news, calling it a “welcome development”.
The SDLP’s Tommy Gallagher said police were to be “complimented” on closing down what officers described as a cocaine factory.
Detectives said the find represents the latest blow struck against the growing cocaine market in Northern Ireland.
(MB/GB)
Forensic scientists are said to have examined what detectives described as a "drugs factory" in Dungannon.
Chairman of Dungannon District Policing Partnership, UUP peer Lord Maginnis, said he was “absolutely delighted” at the news, calling it a “welcome development”.
The SDLP’s Tommy Gallagher said police were to be “complimented” on closing down what officers described as a cocaine factory.
Detectives said the find represents the latest blow struck against the growing cocaine market in Northern Ireland.
(MB/GB)
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