PSNI arrest suspect in international 'skunk' cannabis probe

PSNI detectives working on an international crackdown on a ‘skunk’ cannabis trafficking racket have arrested a suspect in England as part of the long-running probe.

Police have warned that sinsemilla, which is known as ‘skunk’ on the streets, is particularly dangerous because it can significantly increase users’ chances of suffering a psychotic episode.

Detectives from Reactive and Organised Crime Branch arrested a 20-year-old man in Birmingham on Tuesday evening. The suspect, who is the 18th person to be detained so far, with 12 people charged to date, is being brought to Northern Ireland for questioning

The officer leading the investigation, Detective Inspector Andy Dunlop, said: “To date, we have arrested 18 people, 12 of whom have been charged. We have seized more than £2 million worth of cannabis in Northern Ireland whilst working closely with the Italian Carabiniere who previously made arrests and seizures in connection with this joint major...

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