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£120,000 worth of suspected cannabis seized at Larne Harbour

Suspected herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of £100,000 seized at Larne Harbour on Saturday. Picture: PSNI
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A MAN and woman are due to appear in court after suspected cannabis worth around £120,000 was found in a van at Larne Harbour.

The vehicle was stopped and searched on Saturday by members of the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch, who found the "large quantity" of suspected herbal cannabis.

A 36-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man were both charged with possession of a Class B controlled drug and possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply.

The pair are due to appear before Coleraine Magistrates’ Court on Monday, and all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

 

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