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23/11/2015
Man Arrested And Cocaine Seized in Co Antrim
A 53-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of cocaine in Co Antrim.
Detective Inspector Alan Pyper from Reactive and Organised Crime Branch explains: "Police stopped a vehicle on the Dundrod Road, Nutts Corner at around 9.30pm last night and recovered a large quantity of suspected cocaine from the vehicle.
"At this time we put the value of the drugs in the region of about £60,000 however the substance will be subject to forensic testing.
The arrested man remains in police custody at present assisting police with their enquiries."
(MH)
Detective Inspector Alan Pyper from Reactive and Organised Crime Branch explains: "Police stopped a vehicle on the Dundrod Road, Nutts Corner at around 9.30pm last night and recovered a large quantity of suspected cocaine from the vehicle.
"At this time we put the value of the drugs in the region of about £60,000 however the substance will be subject to forensic testing.
The arrested man remains in police custody at present assisting police with their enquiries."
(MH)
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