Police uncover £35,000 cannabis factory in Co Derry
The seizure was made following a planned search in the Drumconready Hill area of Maghera where a number of suspected cannabis plants were seized.
The search followed information passed to the police by members of the public.
PSNI Magherafelt say on its Facebook page: “District Support Team (DST) and the Neighbourhood team were in the Maghera area on Tuesday night primed with the bed red key – only to feel slight disappointment that the door wasn’t locked.
“You can imagine the occupants surprise when they look up to see us all standing there.
“Initial disappointed was short lived as we promptly found what we came for, a large cultivation operation, phones, drugs paraphernalia, equipment and around £35,000 worth of drugs.
“As is often the case, some dodgy and seriously dangerous electric extraction was going on with cables spliced into the mains – as you can see in the pics.
“Great work by NIE to come in very quickly and make everything safe.”
Police subsequently arrested a 36-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of a number of drugs-related offences, including possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply and cultivation of cannabis.
They have both been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Chief Inspector Mervyn Seffen added: “Police are committed to reducing the harm these dangerous drugs and individuals pose to our community and we would appeal to anyone who knows anything about illegal drugs or drug dealing in their area to contact police on the non-emergency number 101.”
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.
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