Four held as cannabis plants seized in Armagh

Four men were arrested in Armagh city last night following the seizure of  100 cannabis plants.

Four men were arrested in Armagh city last night following the seizure of  100 cannabis plants.

The men were detained after two properties were raided on the Portadown Road. A quantity of cash was also recovered.

The men were arrested on suspicion of possessing cannabis with intent to supply and suspicion of cultivating cannabis.

A Police Service of Northern Ireland spokesman said uniformed officers from the force’s tactical crime unit carried out the raid.

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