Northern Ireland

Police seize £50,000 of cannabis from property in Co Tyrone

The discovery was made during a search carried out on Saturday evening

Suspected cannabis with a value of around £50,000 was seized from the property (PSNI)
Suspected cannabis with a value of around £50,000 was seized from the property (PSNI)

Police have seized £50,000 worth of suspected cannabis from a property in Co Tyrone following a search carried out on Saturday night.

The discovery was made at around 9.20pm at a premises in Dungannon.

“Shortly after 9.20pm, District Support Team officers conducted a proactive search of the property, and a number of plants were located,” a police spokesperson said.

Officers remained at the scene on Sunday morning.

“Targeting drugs supply is a priority for Mid Ulster district police,” the spokesperson added.

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Suspected cannabis with a value of around £50,000 was seized from the property (PSNI)
Suspected cannabis with a value of around £50,000 was seized from the property (PSNI)

“We remain committed to tackling the illegal supply and use of drugs and will continue to investigate those who profit from the consequent misery and harm.

“If you have concerns about drugs, please do not hesitate to contact police.”

Enquiries into the seizure are ongoing and officers ask that anyone who may have information contacts them on 101, quoting reference number 1882 of 25/01/25.