Three arrested over £50k Cannabis find in Comber

Three people have been arrested after police uncovered around £50,000 worth of cannabis in Co.Down.

Three people have been arrested after police uncovered around £50,000 worth of cannabis. 

Police carried out searches on the Ballygowan Road area of Comber earlier. 

Two men aged 26 and 49 and a 39 year old woman have been detained on suspicion of a number of drug related offences.  

Detectives from Reactive and Organised Crime Branch found a 'large quantity' of cannabis plants at the premesis.

The suspects are being questioned on suspicion of cultivating cannabis, possession of a class B controlled drug and possessing a class B controlled drug with intent to supply.

Detective Inspector David Henderson said: "This was a sophisticated cannabis farm and we are delighted to have closed it down and removed cannabis plants with an estimated value of £50,000 from circulation.

"This is another example of the PSNI's commitment to tackling the issue of drugs in our society and we are determined to continue to combat illegal drug supply and use."