Officers conducted a search of a property in the area and seized 42 adult plants and equipment used to cultivate cannabis. A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of the cultivation of cannabis and possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply. To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. […]
Thousands of pills seized at Lisnaskea house
The man was then further arrested on suspicion of importing a Class C drug, and officers said he is now “assisting police with ongoing enquiries.”
Priest makes plea of drug dangers at funeral of teen
A LOCAL PRIEST has made an emotional plea to young people about the dangers of drug use after the death of 18-year-old Adam Martin (Foster). Fr Kevin Malcolmson, parish priest in Newtownbutler, told mourners at Adam’s funeral on Sunday that his death was not intentional. “His family have asked me to ensure that the truth […]
Over 30 local drug deaths in five years
The shocking figures were revealed by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) in its five year report into drug-related deaths.
Man(25) is arrested after major drugs haul
A “large quantity” of drugs has been found in a public area in Lisnaskea following a separate case relating to the arrest of a 25 year old male at a property in Carrowshee for possessing Class C tablets, cash and a selection of phones. A statement from Police in Fermanagh said, “Fermanagh and Omagh DST […]
Increase in drink and drugs crime rocketing
New figures released by the Police show an increase of 60 percent when compared to the same period the previous year.
Teenager was caught with drugs in pub
The man was given community service after he was caught with drugs in an Enniskillen bar.
Assortment of drugs ‘were to manage pain’
A BOA ISLAND man who was found to have a range of different drugs in his car and home said he was using them for pain management, a court has heard. Aiden McGrath from Tullychurry Road, Rossharbour, Leggs appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to possessing Class A, Class B, […]
Police strike a blow after £12k cannabis drug raids
Drugs worth an estimated £12,000 have been seized in separate police raids in Co Fermanagh over the past week. In the latest incident, two people were questioned by police following the discovery of what they called “a substantial cannabis factory” in Newtownbutler on Monday. PSNI officers carried out a proactive search at a house on […]