Man arrested over £1.3m herbal cannabis drug seizure in Dromore

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Wednesday, 4 April 2018 18:53

By Adam Evans

By Adam Evans

Detectives have made a fresh arrest after seizing £1.3m worth of herbal cannabis in Dromore.

It was found on a shipping pallet inside an industrial-sized fuel tank last Friday.

We're told a 42-year-old man is being questioned on suspicion of offences, including fraudulently importing Class B controlled drugs.

Detective Inspector Chris Millar said: “The man was arrested on suspicion of offences, including fraudulently importing Class B controlled drugs. He is currently in custody assisting police with their enquiries.

"The arrest follows the significant seizure on Friday, 30 March of £1.3 million worth of herbal cannabis in the Dromore, Co Down area and was in collaboration with our partner agencies.

"The drugs were found concealed inside an industrial-sized fuel tank on a shipping pallet at a property in the Dromore area.

"Our enquiries are continuing."