Ireland: Man arrested as police seize £425,000 in cannabis following search on lorry in Co Antrim

One man has been arrested after police seized a large quantity of herbal cannabis following a search on a lorry in Co Antrim.

Detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Branch made the seizure of suspected Class B Controlled drugs with an estimated street value of £425,000 on Saturday March 29.

“A large quantity of suspected dangerous controlled drugs are now safely off our streets” – Detective Inspector Conlan

Detective Inspector Conlan said: “Shortly after 1:40am, officers stopped a man in a HGV travelling from the area of Larne Harbour.

“A search of the vehicle was conducted under the Misuse of Drugs Act and a quantity of suspected herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of £425,000 was seized.

“A 46 year old man was arrested on suspicion of Possession of Class B Controlled Drugs and Possession of Class B Controlled Drugs with intent to supply. He remains in police custody at this time.

Read more at  https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/man-arrested-as-police-seize-425000-in-cannabis-following-search-on-lorry-in-co-antrim/a520107705.html



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