Cannabis worth an estimated £100,000 has been seized by police following a search in south Armagh.
Officers from the PSNI’s Slieve Gullion Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out the search at a house in the Concession Road area of Culloville, Crossmaglen on Monday.
Around 120 cannabis plants in various states of growth were found along with a large amount of dried cannabis, and the combined street value is estimated at £100,000.
A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including cultivating cannabis, possession of a class B controlled drug, possession of a class B drug with intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of a class B drug.
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He remained in police custody on Monday night.
PSNI Inspector Adam Corner said: “This search, arrest and seizure is a result of the public working directly with police to tackle the issue of drug supply and misuse in the South Armagh area.”
