Major drugs haul was 'another fine example of teamwork' say PSNI

They say the investigation led by the local CID resulted in the arrest of a 53-year-old male following the seizure of a package containing suspected herbal cannabis.

The package has an estimated street value of £117,000 and was originally intercepted by Border Force.

The detectives described the operation as "another fine example of teamwork."

"We completed a follow up search in Maghera with the assistance of our colleagues in Tactical Support Group. Further items were seized at the property in Maghera," they said in a social media post today.

"We will keep doing the searches if you can keep providing the information. As always, you can call us on 101, report anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or drop us a PM."

Local SDLP councillor Martin Kearney welcomed the arrest and seizure of drugs.

He said: "As we all know drugs continue to be a scourge which causes pain and harm within our communities.

"It's good to see this interception clearing the local area of these drugs, which destroy the lives of our young people. Good detective work has obviously paid off in this case. The PSNI are to be congratulated on this significant find and follow-up arrest."

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