Two men charged following searches in Armagh city

DETECTIVES from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have charged two men to court following searches of seven premises in the Armagh City area on Monday, September 29.

A 29-year-old man has been charged with cultivating cannabis, dishonestly using electricity and possession of a prohibited weapon.

A 30-year-old man has been charged with possessing criminal property, possession of a Class B controlled drug and permitting production of a Class B drug on premises.

They are expected to appear before Armagh Magistrates Court on Tuesday, September 30. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

A 33-year-old man has been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.