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A man has been charged with a number of drugs offences following the discovery of cannabis plants at a property in the Culloville area.
The 38 year old is facing charges 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. He is expected to appear before Newry Magistrates Court today Tuesday, January 9.
The charges follow the search of a property in the Culloville area of Crossmaglen, yesterday 8 January, during which officers located around 120 cannabis plants and a large amount of dried cannabis with a combined estimated street value of approximately £100,000.
Speaking on the incident Neighbourhood Policing 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. I am confident that this result will not only show our community we are keen to listen to their concerns, but will show we can take action to prevent those who bring harm to our community. If you have information about the supply of drugs please contact police on 101 or speak to a Slieve Gullion Neighbourhood Police Officer. Alternatively, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”
Slieve Gullion Councillor Aoife Finnegan welcomed the drugs discovery. Cllr said “The news that these drugs have been seized will be welcomed by all. The drugs seized have an estimated street value of £100,000. The fact that these drugs will now not find their way into the criminal supply chain is good news. Drugs and the associated criminality destroy our communities and have blighted many lives. I would encourage anyone with information on the supply of illegal drugs to bring it forward to the PSNI.”
