Herbal cannabis worth €159,000 discovered in the North

Two men arrested following search of a house in the Limavady area of Co Derry

Herbal cannabis,  discovered during a PSNI search in Co Derry. Photograph: PSNI
Herbal cannabis, discovered during a PSNI search in Co Derry. Photograph: PSNI

The PSNI have arrested two men following the discovery of £125,000 (about €159,000) worth of herbal cannabis during a search of a house in the Limavady area in Co Derry.

Officers also discovered a cannabis factory and drugs paraphernalia at the residence.

The men, aged 46 and 53, are helping officers with their investigation.

Det Chief Insp Colin Gillis said: “I continue to appeal to members of the public to come forward with any information about the supply or use of illegal drugs or criminal activity.

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“Anyone with any information can call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555111.”