Magherafelt drugs seizure - three arrested

Police seized a small amount of suspected cannabis which led to the arrest of three men on the evening of Tuesday, November 6.

While out on routine patrols, police noticed a suspicious parked vehicle in the Fairhill Road area.

Searches were carried out and three men aged 31, 25 and 20 were arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B controlled drug.

The two men aged 25 and 20 were also arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B controlled drug with intent to supply. All three men have since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Anyone who has any information relating to drugs is asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000 or alternatively information can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.