An organised crime gang operating in the North was behind the importation of herbal cannabis worth £1.3 million, police have said. Detective Superintendent Bobby Singleton said: "Cannabis is the backbone of the drugs economy and it is a significant profit maker for organised crime groups. The PSNI has previously said there are between 60 and 70 organised crime gangs in the drugs trade in Northern Ireland. "This demonstrates the practical application of the Cross Border Joint Agency Task Force." Meanwhile, suspected cocaine, heroin and ketamine estimated at over €2.5m was seized during a joint operation involving Gardai and customs officials at Dublin Port.

Source: Irish Examiner March 31, 2018 16:30 UTC