Man and woman arrested after drugs found in house

A MAN and woman have been arrrested following the discovery of 20 kg of suspected mephedrone at a house at Oak Grove, Banbridge.

Officers from E District’s Tactical Crime unit seized the drugs following a planned search last Friday, November 30.

In addition to the mephedrone, a small amount of suspected cannabis resin, two boxes of fireworks and a number of mobile phones were also seized.

A 32 year-old male and 40 year-old female were arrested for possession of class B drugs and posession of Class B drugs with intent to supply.

Both were released on bail pending further enquiries.