A 42-year-old man has been arrested after £80,000 worth of herbal cannabis was intercepted.
He was arrested following a search of a house in Ballymena today (Tuesday, 13 October).
Officers carried out the search after Border Force intercepted a package of suspected herbal cannabis, worth an estimated street value of £80,000.
The man is currently in custody.
Detective Inspector Richard Thornton from Organised Crime Unit Belfast said not only is it illegal to purchase these drugs, they also cause irreparable damage and loss to many families and individuals whose lives it destroys.
“The use of cannabis itself can damage your physical and mental health. Cannabis remains the most used drug by persons in treatment in Northern Ireland for drug addiction.
“Police would appeal to the public to contact police if they have any concerns or information regarding drugs in their area by calling 101, or submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/’ he said.