£1Million drug haul seized during Co.Antrim searches

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By David Hunter

Police in Antrim have seized around £1Million worth of suspected class B drugs. 

A 38 year-old man was arrested following the discovery on Wednesday. 

The PSNI say it's one of the biggest class B Drug seizures they've had in recent times. 

Detective Inspector Pete Mullan said "The arrest took place in the Antrim area and the man remains in custody at this time.

" As a result of today’s arrest, Detectives have seized approximately £1 million pounds worth of suspected class B drugs.  

"Organised Crime Detectives will continue to protect communities from the harm of illegal drugs.

"This is one of the largest seizures of class B drugs in recent times and, not only have we stopped these drugs being sold on our streets, we have stopped the profits from lining the pockets of organised criminals."

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