'Significant' cannabis find, worth estimated £240,000, is seized in Mid Ulster

Mid Ulster police say they have made one of the most significant seizures of cannabis in the district this year.

District Support Team officers were involved in the seizure of 16 kilos of cannabis, worth an estimated street value of £240,000.

Police said the find follows intelligence shared by law enforcement partners in Border Force.

"Police acted quickly and commenced a premises search under warrant. One woman has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply,” a PSNI spokesperson said.

Police have seized 16 kilos of cannabis, worth an estimated street value of £240,000, in Mid Ulster. Picture: PSNIplaceholder image
Police have seized 16 kilos of cannabis, worth an estimated street value of £240,000, in Mid Ulster. Picture: PSNI

"This is the latest result in a sustained run of successful operations against drug supply across Mid Ulster. Every positive search result demonstrates our district’s commitment to reducing the harm caused by drugs here.

"Our officers retain the capability to identify and target those operating at the highest levels of the drug supply chain in Mid Ulster. Targeting drug supply remains our district’s priority and results like this one show this commitment translating directly into outcomes for the people who live here.

"Do you know something that could lead to our next positive result? Tell our DST officers. Call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.”

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