Two arrested after £40,000 worth of cannabis is seized in Magherafelt

Two men have been arrested following the seizure of approximately £40,000 worth of suspected cannabis in Magherafelt last night.

It is understood that the discovery was made during a late night police swoop at the Castledawson Roundabout at around 8pm.

Two cars and three mobile phones were also seized during the police operation.

Two men aged 43 and 39 were arrested and are currently helping police with their enquiries. 

In further searches in the Magherafelt and Cookstown areas items including cash, documents, and drug equipment were also recovered.