25/04/2016

Three Men Charged Following £300,000 Cannabis Seizure

Three men have been charged after police seized over £300,000 worth of herbal cannabis in Lurgan, Co Armagh.

The drugs were found after several vehicles were searched on the Derrymacash Road on Friday, 22 April.

The suspects, aged 32, 36, and 59, have been charged with possession of class B drugs, possession of class B drugs with intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of class B drugs.

They are due to appear at Lisburn Magistrates' Court today, 25 April.

The charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).

(CD)

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