A "large and sophisticated" cannabis farm in Co Down has been discovered by police, leading to two arrests.
Two men were taken into custody on Friday following the operation, which required specialist teams.
The men are aged 35 and 39 and are being questioned by detectives.
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PSNI Detective Inspector Kelly said: "This is a large and sophisticated cannabis farm, which required searches by specialist police teams due to the size and set up.
"It is clearly a well organised operation which bears the hallmarks of an organised criminal gang. The closure of this operation will likely cause massive disruption to the criminals involved.
"We have seized a number of items for further examination, including a large quantity of suspected Cannabis.
"The two men, aged 35 and 39, who were arrested yesterday, remain in police custody."
We are committed to tackling the illegal drugs trade and the criminals whose only concern is how they make a profit.
"Drugs wreak havoc and devastation on families and in our communities, and those who supply drugs don't care about their victims.
"I would urge anyone who has any information about drugs or drug-dealing in their community to call us so we can take action. That call could make all the difference."
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