Two charged after £1 million worth of cannabis seized in Belfast

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Two men have been charged in connection with the discovery of around £1 million worth of cannabis in greater Belfast.

The drugs were seized when a car was stopped on the Ravenhill Road on Tuesday 28th January and a subsequent follow up search. 

The men aged 29 and 61 have been charged with offences including possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply, conspiracy to supply a Class B controlled drug and possessing criminal property.

The 29-year-old has additionally been charged with possession of a false identity document. 

Both will appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court this morning. 

As is normal procedure all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

Meanwhile, a third man, aged 43 years old, who was also arrested on Tuesday has been released unconditionally in relation to drug-related offences.

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