Man (49) due in court following discovery of Carrickfergus ‘cannabis factory’

A 49-year-old man has been charged with drugs offences following the discovery of a substantial cannabis factory during searches in Carrickfergus in December 2019.

Officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force made the arrest today (Thursday, 20 August).


The man is charged with criminal damage, cultivating cannabis, possession of a Class B controlled drug and possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply.

He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on Thursday, 17 September.

As is normal procedure all charges will be reviewed by the PPS.

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