Legahory drugs op

Six men and a woman have been charged with a number of offences in relation to drugs.

A 36-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences including being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

Two 23-year-old men also face a number of charges including being concerned in the supply of Class B and Class C drugs and possession of a Class C drug with intent to supply.

A 20-year-old man has also been charged with being concerned in the supply of Class C drugs and a 21-year-old man has been charged with possession of a Class B drug.

A 36-year-old man has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon, namely a stun gun, and being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug and a 43-year-old woman has been charged with a number of offences including being concerned in the supply of both Class B and Class C drugs.

All seven are expected to appear at Craigavon Magistrate's Court on Friday 16 April.

It is believed the charges are in connection with a policing operation carried out by local officers between October 2008 and April 2009 in relation to the supply of drugs in the Legahory area of Craigavon.

As is normal procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the PPS.

The Legahory area has long been seen as a hotbed for the supply of drugs in the area with previous calls for action to be taken to halt the trade.