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Two arrested after £300,000 drug seizure in Co Down

Police raided a cannabis factory in Hillsborough, where they seized 150 plants
Police raided a cannabis factory in Hillsborough, where they seized 150 plants

Police in Co Down have seized £300,000 worth of drugs and made two arrests.

They raided a cannabis factory in Hillsborough, where they seized 150 plants.

Two men aged 22 and 32 were arrested on suspicion of possession of Class B drugs.

The plants were found in a property at Sandringham Court in the town.

A large amount of harvested cannabis was also recovered.

Police said landlords should be aware of the risks when they were letting out properties and get proper identification from potential clients.