Suspected drugs worth around £200,000 have been seized in Pomeroy by Detectives from Organised Crime Branch.
The seizure of suspected drugs and paraphernalia followed two planned searches at addresses in the Tremoge View area on Tueaday.
A 28-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis, possession of a Class B controlled drug and possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply and he remains in custody assisting police with their enquiries.
Detective Inspector Barry Hamilton said this seizure is further evidence of ongoing commitment to removing and disrupting the illegal supply of drugs in Northern Ireland.
“We know that drugs can ruin lives and line the pockets of organised criminals, and we are determined to disrupt these criminal gangs.
“We are committed to making Northern Ireland a hostile environment for those in our community who are involved in the drugs trade and anyone involved in the drugs trade, or anyone tempted to become involved should be under no illusion – we will seek to identify them, arrest them and place them before the courts,” he said.
“I would appeal to anyone who has any information to call police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 423 of 11/06/19,” he added.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.