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10/10/2006
Several tonnes of cannabis seized in Newtownards
The biggest seizure of cannabis in Northern Ireland has been made through a joint operation by the police and HM Revenue and Customs.
Police say the seizure is part of an ongoing commitment by the Organised Crime Task Force to crackdown on illegal drugs.
Several tonnes of cannabis with an estimated street value of several million were recovered from premises at Newtownards, County Down.
A police spokesman commented: "This is a highly significant seizure and the largest ever of cannabis made in Northern Ireland."
Two men have been arrested.
(DS)
Police say the seizure is part of an ongoing commitment by the Organised Crime Task Force to crackdown on illegal drugs.
Several tonnes of cannabis with an estimated street value of several million were recovered from premises at Newtownards, County Down.
A police spokesman commented: "This is a highly significant seizure and the largest ever of cannabis made in Northern Ireland."
Two men have been arrested.
(DS)
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