Chinese men appear in court after cannabis factory is uncovered in Knockloughrim

Two men have appeared before Derry Magistrates Court charged in connection with the seizure of cannabis worth more than £400,000 in Knockloughrim. Rui Ding, a 40 year-old horticulturist, of Carraigkielt Lane, Knockloughrim, Magherafelt appeared before the court alongside Liang Shen Wu, a 50 year-old gardener, of no fixed abode. Both are charged with possession of Class B, cannabis, possession with intent to supply, cultivation of cannabis and dishonestly obtaining electricity on May 12, 2015. The drugs were found during a search in the Carricknakielt Lane area on Tuesday. Wu is further charges with the same four offences relating to an address in Carrickmore on September 17, 2014. There was no application for bail and both men were remanded in custody until June 11.