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Two charged after £300k cannabis factory discovered

PSNI A large room with about 150 cannabis plants. They are placed in rows throughout the floor and the room is warmly lit.PSNI
Police found the cannabis factory after searching a property in Hillsborough

Two men have been charged after a cannabis factory was discovered in Hillsborough, County Down.

A property in Sandringham Court was searched at about 22:30 GMT on Friday, where about 150 cannabis plants, as well as harvested cannabis and other items were found.

Police said the estimated street value of the drugs is approximately £300,000.

The men - aged 22 and 32 - are due to appear at Lisburn Magistrates' Court on Monday.

They have been charged with a number of offences, including possession of a class B controlled drug, possession of a class B controlled drug with intent to supply, and cultivating cannabis.

PSNI A close-up image of large plastic bags of cannabis. About 10 bags are placed within a cardboard boxes, with some more, unopened boxes placed on the right hand side of it.PSNI
Two men are being held after the search on Friday

A Police Service of Northern Ireland spokesperson said the operation demonstrates its commitment to "removing drugs from the local community and dealing with organised crime gangs".