02/11/2016

14 People Dealt With For Drugs Offences In Portrush

A total of 14 people have been dealt with for drugs offences in Portrush on Saturday night, 29 October.

Coleraine Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out an operation in conjunction with a local nightclub to target drug abuse.

A significant amount of drugs were also discovered.

PSNI Sergeant Michael O'Loan said: "The message is simple, drugs are not welcome in our towns and we will do everything in our power to bring those involved to justice."

(CD)




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