A 32-year-old man arrested following the of a cannabis factory in north Belfast on Friday, 7 June has been charged possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply and cultivating cannabis.

Whilst the value of the drugs was initially thought to be in the region of £600,000, further examination of the scene on the Limestone Road and the seized cannabis plants has brought the approximate estimated street value to more than £1.5m.

The man is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 10th June.

As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.