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Five charged over Carrickfergus cannabis haul
Published: 10th Aug 2012 23:34:57
Five men are to appear in court charged in connection with a seizure of cannabis which police estimate to be worth £600,000.
The men, who are aged 65, 49, 48, 41 and 32, face a number of charges including having a Class B drug and with intent to supply.
They were arrested in Carrickfergus on Thursday and taken to Antrim Police Station for questioning.
They are due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on Saturday.
A 32-year-old man who was also arrested has been released on police bail, pending further inquiries.
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BBC News, 2012. Five charged over Carrickfergus cannabis haul. [Online] (Updated 10 Aug 2012)Available at: http://www.manchesterwired.co.uk/news.php/1445655-Five-charged-over-Carrickfergus-cannabis-haul [Accessed 16th May 2013]
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