09/04/2008

Two Bailed Over Lurgan Drug Haul

The PSNI have reported that drugs - with an estimated street value of £25,000 - have been seized in Lurgan, County Armagh.

The cocaine and ecstasy was recovered in the Avenue Road area of the town during planned searches yesterday afternoon.

The police said that two men have been arrested and released on bail pending further enquiries.

(BMcC)

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