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Man (38) to appear in court following cannabis factory discovery in south Armagh

Culloville cannabis

A man is to appear in court following the discovery of a cannabis factory in south Armagh on Monday.

The 38-year-old has been charged with a number of offences, including possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply, possession of a Class B controlled drug, cultivating cannabis, being concerned in the supply of a Class B controlled drug and being concerned in the production of a Class B controlled drug.

The charges follow the search of a property in the Culloville area of south Armagh, on Monday, January 8, during which officers located cannabis plants and dried cannabis with a combined estimated street value of approximately £100,000.

He is expected to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court later today, Tuesday, January 9.

As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

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