Northern Ireland

Cannabis factory uncovered in Lurgan

Police have uncovered a cannabis factory in Lurgan
Police have uncovered a cannabis factory in Lurgan Police have uncovered a cannabis factory in Lurgan

A 68-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after police discovered a cannabis factory in Lurgan.

More than 260 cannabis plants were found at premises on Wellington Street in the Co Armagh town yesterday morning.

Police said the electricity supply at the property had also been tampered with.

The man was arrested on suspicion of crimes including cultivating cannabis and possessing a Class B drug with intent to supply.

He remained in custody last night.