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Cannabis worth £600,000 seized in Carrickfergus
Published: 9th Aug 2012 21:12:45
Police have seized cannabis estimated to be worth more than £600,000 in Carrickfergus.
Six men were arrested following the seizure on Thurday.
The men, who are aged 65, 49, 48, 41, 32 and 32, were taken to Antrim Police Station for questioning.
Detective Chief Inspector Todd Clements said police were determined to "reduce the threat posed by drugs to communities in Northern Ireland".
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