Three arrested following discovery of ‘cannabis factory’ in Co Tyrone
By Rebecca Black, Press Association
Three men have been arrested following the discovery of a “cannabis factory” in Co Tyrone.
It was centred around a property in the Kinturk Road area of Cookstown late on Friday.
A police spokesperson said officers received a report that four men had caused criminal damage at a residential property at around 9.45pm.
“On attendance, they noted all windows at the property – which was unoccupied at the time – had been smashed and taps had been left running, leading to water damage throughout,” they said.
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“When officers entered the property, they located cannabis plants with an approximate value of £50,000, spread over a number of rooms.
“We immediately identified three persons of interest and on Saturday evening, 6th December, they were stopped in a vehicle travelling on the M2.
“The vehicle was seized and three men – aged 33, 36 and 37 – were arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis, possession of class B controlled drugs with intent to supply and possession of class B controlled drugs.
“They remain in custody at this time.”
The police spokesperson added: “A substantial quantity of drugs has now been prevented from reaching our streets and what appears to be a well-organised operation has been dismantled.
“Targeting drugs supply is a priority for the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
“Our investigation into this discovery is ongoing and I would ask any member of the public who has any information which could be of assistance to police to contact the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1459 05/12/25.”
