26/10/2005

Three men arrested in cannabis seizure

Three men have been arrested following a cannabis seizure in Co Tyrone on Tuesday.

Up to 150 plants were discovered by detectives during the planned raid in the Lough Road area of Castlederg. Other cannabis-making paraphernalia was also found during the search.

Police have appealed for anyone who has information about the cannabis to contact detectives in Strabane on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers 0800 555111.

Further searches are to be carried out on Wednesday.

(MB/SP)

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