Northern Ireland

Man arrested after 3kgs of suspected cannabis found in parcel

Discovery by postal services prompted search in Derry on Thursday

Suspected cannabis found in a parcel earlier this month that prompted a search on Thursday in Derry. PICTURE: PSNI
Suspected cannabis found in a parcel earlier this month that prompted a search on Thursday in Derry. PICTURE: PSNI

A 59-year-old man has been arrested after suspected cannabis with an estimated value of £42,000 was found in a parcel.

The 3kgs of the suspected herbal cannabis was intercepted by postal services on earlier this month.

Following this, police carried out a search of a property in the Beraghvale area of Derry on Thursday.

The 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number offences including importing a controlled drug and attempted possession of a class B drug with intent to supply.



He has since been released pending further enquiries.