Portadown Cannabis Farm Bust | Belfast News

0:00Alright, so the police imported down busted a pretty big cannabis operation on Wednesday. They found a whole lot of plants, like around 300 of them, spread out in sheds and outbuildings at a property. A 32-year-old dude was there and tried to dip, but they caught him pretty quick. He's facing a bunch of charges now, including possession of a class B drug, being involved in supplying it, growing the stuff, and even messing with. The electricity, dishonestly, was usually main stealing power for the grow lights. This wasn't just a few plants in a closet, they're calling it a sophisticated and well-organized cultivation setup. The cops are saying this bus is a win because it stopped a significant amount of drugs from hitting the streets. They also pointed out that these kinds of cannabis farms are often connected to bigger organized crime groups, so taking this one down helps disrupt that whole scene. It's all about trying to cut off the supply and the profits that come with it. The guy is still in custody while the investigation rolls on. Everything they found, including the plants, is going to be looked at closely by forensics.

1:03The public prosecution service will also be reviewing all the charges before his court date. He's set to appear in Kregovon Magistrate's court this Friday. The police are also putting out a call to the public, asking anyone with information about drug activity to reach out. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to Belfast News today, AI-powered local news.