Man (25) charged after cannabis worth estimated £2m found in lorry at Belfast Harbour

The 25-year-old has been charged with being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug, possession of a Class B controlled drug and possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply.

He is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court tomorrow morning (Saturday).

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

The incident happened in the Dargan Road area of the city.

UK Border Force and PSNI officers stopped and search a heavy goods vehicle in the Belfast Harbour area shortly after 10:30pm.

Suspected herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of around £2m was located concealed in a trailer.

Detective Inspector Sweeney from the PSNI’s Auto Crime Team said: “This is a significant seizure taken off the streets that would have been destined to destroy lives and communities across Northern Ireland.

"This represents £2m that will not be going into the pockets of an organised crime group. To have taken this quantity of suspected herbal cannabis from the streets, will have a severe impact on the criminals linked to this operation.

“Our detectives are following up on a line of enquiry that these drugs may have been destined for the Lurgan, Portadown and Armagh area. Local Neighbourhood Policing Teams have assisted with follow up searches in this area,” he continued.

“This seizure and arrest highlights the ability of strong partnership working with key stakeholders to tackle this type of organised criminality. By providing information, you are directly targeting the criminals who continue to be a scourge on communities across Northern Ireland.”