Two arrested after £300,000 suspected cannabis factory raided
The drugs were discovered by police in Hillsborough on Friday night
Last updated 9th Mar 2025
Two men have been arrested after a cannabis factory in Co Down was raided by police.
The potential street value of all drugs recovered in the operation in Hillsborough has been put at about £300,000.
A police spokesperson said the operation was uncovered at a property in the Sandringham Court area.
"At approximately 10.30pm, officers carrying out a proactive operation, searched a property in the Sandringham Court area where they discovered approximately 150 cannabis plants along with a large quantity of harvested cannabis and other items, which have since been removed for further examination," they said.
"Two men, aged 22 and 32, were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including possession of a class B controlled drug, possession of a class B controlled drug with intent to supply, and cultivating cannabis, and are being interviewed by detectives."
Today (Sunday 9th) Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Unit have charged the two men.
They are due before Lisburn Magistrates' Court tomorrow, charged with a number of offences including cultivating cannabis.
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