PSNI arrests two in drugs seizure

Two men were arrested today when police seized drugs in Ballymena, Co Antrim.

Two men were arrested today when police seized drugs in Ballymena, Co Antrim.

Several houses were searched in the town by police seeking to disrupt the sale, supply and misuse of controlled drugs. The drugs and a number of associated items were later examined.

Police had earlier arrested a man (35) when they found a "cannabis farm" in south Armagh.

Some 19 cannabis plants, with a potential eventual street value of £9,500 were recovered when officers searched property outside Newtownhamilton.