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Two men arrested after £100,000 cannabis factory uncovered in Craigavon

Police have charged two men aged 27 and 30 following the discovery of a cannabis factory in Craigavon yesterday (Monday 24 January).

The charges come after a quantity of suspected Class B drugs with an estimated street value of £105,000 were recovered during a search in a property in the Legahory Court area.

Both were arrested on suspicion of several offences, including cultivating cannabis and possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply.

The 27-year-old man is expected to appear before Newry Magistrates Court this morning Tuesday 25 January), while the 30-year-old is expected to appear before Newry Magistrates Court on Friday 18 February.

As is usual procedure all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).

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