14/06/2018
Man Arrested After Drugs Worth £1m Seized In Antrim
A 38-year-old man has been arrested after police found around £1 million worth of Class B drugs in Co Antrim.
The suspect has been detained in connection with the possession and supply of controlled drugs.
He remains in custody.
Detective Inspector Peter Mullun said: "This is one of the largest seizures of class B drugs in recent times.
"Not only have we stopped these drugs being sold on our streets, we have stopped the profits from lining the pockets of organised criminals."
(CD/MH)
The suspect has been detained in connection with the possession and supply of controlled drugs.
He remains in custody.
Detective Inspector Peter Mullun said: "This is one of the largest seizures of class B drugs in recent times.
"Not only have we stopped these drugs being sold on our streets, we have stopped the profits from lining the pockets of organised criminals."
(CD/MH)
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