Northern Ireland

Two arrested after underground cannabis factory discovered in south Armagh

An alleged underground cannabis factory in south Armagh
An alleged underground cannabis factory in south Armagh An alleged underground cannabis factory in south Armagh

TWO men were arrested after an underground cannabis factory was discovered in south Armagh.

Police searched a property in the Seafin Road area of Killeavy on Wednesday afternoon, seizing a quantity of suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of £36,000 along with alleged criminal assets believed to be valued at more than £20,000.

The items were taken away for further examination.

Two men, aged 45 and 39, were arrested on suspicion of various drugs related offences and were later released on police bail, pending further enquiries.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “We are dedicated to tackling organised crime and the supply of illegal drugs in south Armagh and will continue to investigate those who profit from the misery and harm they cause."

TWO men have been arrested after an underground cannabis factory was discovered in south Armagh
TWO men have been arrested after an underground cannabis factory was discovered in south Armagh TWO men have been arrested after an underground cannabis factory was discovered in south Armagh