Latest: Two arrested as major police raid in Magherafelt uncovers £40K of cannabis

By Michael McGlade
Published 28th Feb 2015, 12:20 BST
A massive haul of suspected cannabis worth an estimated £40,000 has been seized in Magherafelt.

Two men were arrested in connection the seizure of suspected cannabis in the Castledawson Road area of the town on Friday evening [Feb 27].

A PSNI spokesperson said the seizure was the result of an operation by detectives from F District’s Tactical Crime Unit and Dungannon Crime Team.

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“Two cars, three mobile phones and the quantity of drugs, believed to be worth an estimated £40,000, were seized,” the spokesperson said.

“Further searches were carried out at two houses in the Magherafelt and Cookstown area. Cash, documents, a mobile phone and drug paraphernalia were seized in these searches.

“The two men, aged 43 and 39, were both arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B controlled drug and possession of a class B controlled drug with intent to supply.”

Both men currently remain in custody assisting police with their enquiries.