Police have made two arrests following the discovery of a significant cannabis factory in the Ballyworfy Road area of Hillsborough yesterday, Monday 21st July.
Inspector Adams said: "Our officers attended a residential property on an unrelated matter at around 11.30pm.
"They noted a strong smell of cannabis, and on checking the property uncovered cannabis growing throughout the property.
"Hundreds of plants were spread over a number of rooms.
"A 62-year-old man and 47-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis, amongst other offences. They remain in custody at this time."
Inspector Adams continued: “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 1867 of 21/07/25.
“Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”