Man arrested after police seize £60,000 worth of suspected cannabis in Ballymoney

A man has been arrested after suspected cannabis with a street value of around £60,000 was seized in Ballymoney this morning (Saturday, April 20).
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Apr 2024, 17:35 BST
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The 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B controlled drug with intent to supply following searches by detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Unit.

Detective Inspector Sweeney said: “This seizure and arrest resulted from an ongoing investigation into serious and organised criminality.

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Police seized a quantity of suspected cannabis in Ballymoney. Photo: National WorldPolice seized a quantity of suspected cannabis in Ballymoney. Photo: National World
Police seized a quantity of suspected cannabis in Ballymoney. Photo: National World

“We remain determined to prevent organised crime gangs from continuing to profit from and prey on the vulnerability of others.

"We rely on information from the communities affected to allow us to make such seizures and continue to disrupt organised criminality.

"If you have any information about this type of activity, please contact us on 101.”

A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.