Police seize cannabis worth £12,000 from Augher house

POLICE are appealing for information following the discovery of approximately £12,000 worth of suspected cannabis from an unoccupied house in Augher.

In a statement, Inspector Lucas said, “Police received a report of suspicious circumstances in the Favour Royal area shortly after 4.30pm on Friday (April 1).

“Officers attended and seized approximately £12,000 worth of suspected herbal cannabis from an unoccupied house.”

‘Potential link’

Police are also investigating a potential link between this incident and a report of a fire in the same area on Friday, March 25, shortly after 10.30am, which saw officers attend alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.

It is not believed anyone was inside the property at the time.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity, or have any information which could assist, to call 101 and quote reference number 529 of 25/03/22,” Inspector Lucas added.

You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via ‘www.psni.police.uk/makeareport’ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on ‘0800 555 111’, or online at ‘www.crimestoppers-uk.org’.