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06/05/2014
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Cannabis Seizures, N. Belfast
Police in north Belfast have uncovered a quantity of cannabis during searches of two properties over the weekend.
On the evening of Friday 2 May, police searched a property in the Hopewell Crescent area and discovered cannabis with an estimated street value of between £6,000 and £8,000. A 31-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man were arrested. They were interviewed and subsequently released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Then, at about 18:30 on Sunday 4 May, police searched a property in the Mount Coole Park area of the city and discovered cannabis plants with an estimated street value in excess of £130,000. A 60-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of drugs offences.
74-Yr-Old Photographer Assaulted On Falls Road
Police are appealing for information following a street robbery in the Falls Road area of west Belfast on the evening of Sunday 4 May.
At about 18:30 it was reported that a 74-year-old man was taking photographs of murals close to the junction of Albert Street when he was approached by three unknown males. The men assaulted him and stole his Canon camera. The man suffered cuts and bruises in the incident.
Appeal Over N. Belfast Arson
Police in north Belfast are appealing for information after a report of arson at the Halliday Road area in the early hours of Sunday 4 May.
Shortly before 04:20, it was reported that a silver Toyota Aygo was on fire in the area. Fire crews attended the scene. It is thought that the fire was started deliberately.
Petrol Bombs Thrown In Sandy Row Disorder
Police have said they dealt with "sporadic violence" during disorder in the Sandy Row area of south Belfast on Sunday evening.
A PSNI spokeswoman said a number of petrol bombs and stones had been thrown, but it is not believed that anyone was injured.
Police say they worked with community representatives in the area to restore calm.
(IT/MH)
Police in north Belfast have uncovered a quantity of cannabis during searches of two properties over the weekend.
On the evening of Friday 2 May, police searched a property in the Hopewell Crescent area and discovered cannabis with an estimated street value of between £6,000 and £8,000. A 31-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man were arrested. They were interviewed and subsequently released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Then, at about 18:30 on Sunday 4 May, police searched a property in the Mount Coole Park area of the city and discovered cannabis plants with an estimated street value in excess of £130,000. A 60-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of drugs offences.
74-Yr-Old Photographer Assaulted On Falls Road
Police are appealing for information following a street robbery in the Falls Road area of west Belfast on the evening of Sunday 4 May.
At about 18:30 it was reported that a 74-year-old man was taking photographs of murals close to the junction of Albert Street when he was approached by three unknown males. The men assaulted him and stole his Canon camera. The man suffered cuts and bruises in the incident.
Appeal Over N. Belfast Arson
Police in north Belfast are appealing for information after a report of arson at the Halliday Road area in the early hours of Sunday 4 May.
Shortly before 04:20, it was reported that a silver Toyota Aygo was on fire in the area. Fire crews attended the scene. It is thought that the fire was started deliberately.
Petrol Bombs Thrown In Sandy Row Disorder
Police have said they dealt with "sporadic violence" during disorder in the Sandy Row area of south Belfast on Sunday evening.
A PSNI spokeswoman said a number of petrol bombs and stones had been thrown, but it is not believed that anyone was injured.
Police say they worked with community representatives in the area to restore calm.
(IT/MH)
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