Man charged after police seize cannabis worth £425,000 from lorry in Co Antrim

Detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Branch seized suspected Class B Controlled drugs in Larne at around 1.40am on Saturday March 29.

"A large quantity of suspected dangerous controlled drugs are now safely off our streets” – Detective Inspector Conlan

A 46-year-old suspect was detained and subsequently charged with possession and possession with intent to supply.

He is due to appear before Coleraine Magistrates Court on Monday, March 31.

"As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service,” A police spokesperson said.

PSNI Detective Inspector Conlan said officer 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,” he added.

"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/.”