£425,000 worth of suspected drugs seized from lorry at Larne Harbour

A man is being questioned after suspected drugs worth £425,000 were found in a lorry at Larne Harbour.

Police say the HGV was searched in the early hours of Saturday morning and the suspected cannabis seized.

A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drugs offences.

Detective Inspector Conlan said: "Shortly after 1:40am, officers stopped a man in a HGV travelling from the area of Larne Harbour. A search of the vehicle was conducted under the Misuse of Drugs Act and a quantity of suspected herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of £425,000 was seized.

"A 46 year old man was arrested on suspicion of Possession of Class B Controlled Drugs and Possession of Class B Controlled Drugs with intent to supply.

"He remains in police custody at this time.

“Our officers will continue to protect communities from the harm of illegal drugs.

"As a result of this excellent police work, a large quantity of suspected dangerous controlled drugs are now safely off our streets.

"Drugs have no place in our community and I am making a direct appeal to anyone with information about the illicit supply, possession or misuse of drugs to contact police on the non-emergency number 101, or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/ ."

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