08/07/2021

Man Arrested In Connection With Organised Crime In Enniskillen

A 37-year-old man has been arrested in Enniskillen in relation to organised crime.

Detectives made the arrest yesterday, Wednesday 07 July, on suspicion of a number of offences; including being concerned in the supply of Class A controlled drugs and conspiring to fraudulently import Class A controlled drugs.

The man was taken into custody, where he remains, as part of Operation Venetic.

Detective Chief Inspector Hamilton said: "Detectives from Criminal Investigation Branch's Organised Crime Unit continue to play their part in the UK's biggest law enforcement operation against serious and organised criminality.


"This is an example of our ongoing commitment to bring those involved in criminal activity to justice. Working alongside our partner agencies, we will continue to disrupt the movements and activities of Organised Crime Gangs. We recognise the harm caused in our communities as a result of organised crime and we will continue to keep people safe from this activity.


"Anyone with information about any criminality should contact police on 101 or anonymously through the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111, which gives people the power to speak up and stop crime and help us keep your community safe. You can also submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.

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