19/02/2016

Two Men Arrested In Connection With Armagh Cocaine Seizure

Two men have been arrested in connection with the seizure of cocaine in Armagh.

The pair, aged 30 and 37, were detained after police stopped two vehicles on Loughgall Road on the morning of Thursday, 18 February.

Cocaine worth an estimated £15,000 was seized.

Both males currently remain in custody assisting police with their enquiries.

(MH/LM)

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