Northern Ireland

Two men arrested after £30,000 drugs seizure

Two men were arrested
Two men were arrested Two men were arrested

POLICE have arrested two people and seized suspected drugs worth an estimated £30,000.

The seizure was made following a planned search in the Drumconready Hill area of Maghera yesterday

Several suspected cannabis plants were seized.

Police subsequently arrested a 36-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of drugs-related offences, including possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply and cultivation of cannabis.

They have both been released on bail pending further enquiries.

"Police are committed to reducing the harm these dangerous drugs and individuals pose to our community and we would appeal to anyone who knows anything about illegal drugs or drug dealing in their area to contact police on the non-emergency number 101," said Chief Inspector Mervyn Seffen.