Man due in court following discovery of £1.5million pounds worth of cannabis plants in North Belfast

The discovery was made on Friday

A cannabis factory was uncovered at a warehouse on the Limestone Road on Friday
Author: Chloe StjohnPublished 10th Jun 2024
Last updated 10th Jun 2024

A man is due in court later charged in connection with the discovery of cannabis plants with a street value of more than £1.5 million in North Belfast.

It's after a cannabis factory was uncovered at a warehouse on the Limestone Road on Friday.

A PSNI statement said , “A 32-year-old man arrested following the of a cannabis factory in north Belfast on Friday, 7 June has been charged possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply and cultivating cannabis.”

“Whilst the value of the drugs was initially thought to be in the region of £600,000, further examination of the scene on the Limestone Road and the seized cannabis plants has brought the approximate estimated street value to more than £1.5m.”

“The man is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 10th June.”

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