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Rathfriland: Man charged after more than 400 cannabis plants seized

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Police seized more than 400 cannabis plants in the Rathfriland area on Friday

A 39-year-old man has been charged after more than 400 cannabis plants were seized in Rathfriland, County Down, on Friday.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said the plants - estimated to be worth about £200,000 - were located in a suspected cannabis factory.

The man is facing charges including cultivating cannabis and possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply.

He is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates' Court on Monday.