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23/10/2024
Cannabis Farm Uncovered In Kilkeel
Police have uncovered a significant cannabis growing operation in Kilkeel.
On Monday, 21 October, local officers executed a search warrant at a property on Harbour Road. Inside, they discovered a sophisticated setup with cannabis plants growing in three bedrooms. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is around £40,000.
In addition to the plants, police seized other items that will be analysed for forensic evidence. The investigation into the operation is ongoing.
District Commander for Newry Mourne and Down, Superintendent Norman Haslett said: "Our investigation is at an early stage and our enquiries are continuing today in the town - as such, you will notice an increased police presence in the area.
"This is the second significant cannabis factory in Newry, Mourne and Down that we have dismantled in as many weeks.
"On Monday, 7th October we located suspected cannabis worth £250,000 in Newry.
"Cannabis farms such as these often have links to serious and organised crime gangs. By shutting down this grow, we have helped to stop criminality in its tracks.
"We will continue to be relentless in our commitment to tackle the illegal supply and use of drugs, and will continue to investigate those who profit from the consequent misery and harm.
"Drug supply and misuse is a vicious cycle that we need to collectively break, and we all have a part to play.
"I am appealing to members of the public who may have any information which could be of assistance to us to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1172 21/10/24.
"Any information, regardless of how small you think it may seem, could potentially help make a big difference with our ongoing enquiries."
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.
On Monday, 21 October, local officers executed a search warrant at a property on Harbour Road. Inside, they discovered a sophisticated setup with cannabis plants growing in three bedrooms. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is around £40,000.
In addition to the plants, police seized other items that will be analysed for forensic evidence. The investigation into the operation is ongoing.
District Commander for Newry Mourne and Down, Superintendent Norman Haslett said: "Our investigation is at an early stage and our enquiries are continuing today in the town - as such, you will notice an increased police presence in the area.
"This is the second significant cannabis factory in Newry, Mourne and Down that we have dismantled in as many weeks.
"On Monday, 7th October we located suspected cannabis worth £250,000 in Newry.
"We will continue to be relentless in our commitment to tackle the illegal supply and use of drugs, and will continue to investigate those who profit from the consequent misery and harm.
"Drug supply and misuse is a vicious cycle that we need to collectively break, and we all have a part to play.
"I am appealing to members of the public who may have any information which could be of assistance to us to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1172 21/10/24.
"Any information, regardless of how small you think it may seem, could potentially help make a big difference with our ongoing enquiries."
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.
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