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26/02/2014
Two Men Arrested In Drugs Find
Two men have been arrested in Londonderry following a £150,000 drugs find.
Class B drugs were seized at a property in the Waterside area of the city on Tuesday night and police have said two men, aged 68 and 50, have been detained and are helping police with inquiries.
A third man, aged in his 20s, was also detained.
In a statement, Inspector Declan McGrath, said: "We know that drugs are an issue of concern to people in Derry and this seizure further reinforces our determination to remove controlled drugs from the streets of the city.
"The PSNI have been working with the local community to tackle drug dealers head on and we will continue to work in conjunction with partner agencies to bring to justice those involved in illegal drugs at all levels.
"Illegal drugs are dangerous and can have a devastating impact on individuals, families and our communities."
(JP/CD)
Class B drugs were seized at a property in the Waterside area of the city on Tuesday night and police have said two men, aged 68 and 50, have been detained and are helping police with inquiries.
A third man, aged in his 20s, was also detained.
In a statement, Inspector Declan McGrath, said: "We know that drugs are an issue of concern to people in Derry and this seizure further reinforces our determination to remove controlled drugs from the streets of the city.
"The PSNI have been working with the local community to tackle drug dealers head on and we will continue to work in conjunction with partner agencies to bring to justice those involved in illegal drugs at all levels.
"Illegal drugs are dangerous and can have a devastating impact on individuals, families and our communities."
(JP/CD)
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