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11/07/2023
33-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Major Drug Seizure
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of suspected cocaine, worth an estimated £80,000, in a proactive policing operation by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force.
In a follow-up operation, a property in Dundonald was searched and a further quantity of suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs, an amount of cash and drug paraphernalia were seized and taken away for further examination.
Detective Inspector Corrigan said: "We, as a Police Service, are committed to tackling criminality, including the scourge of drugs. We are all too familiar with the devastation and misery caused by such criminality and we continue to focus our efforts on removing illegal and dangerous drugs and targeting those involved in their sale and supply.
"I would encourage anyone who has any information about the use or supply of illegal drugs to contact us on 101."
Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 or you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
Anyone who thinks they might have a problem with alcohol and/or drugs and would like to get help can visit www.drugsandalcoholni.info. This also includes details of services available for individuals affected by someone else’s drinking and/or drug misuse.
In a follow-up operation, a property in Dundonald was searched and a further quantity of suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs, an amount of cash and drug paraphernalia were seized and taken away for further examination.
Detective Inspector Corrigan said: "We, as a Police Service, are committed to tackling criminality, including the scourge of drugs. We are all too familiar with the devastation and misery caused by such criminality and we continue to focus our efforts on removing illegal and dangerous drugs and targeting those involved in their sale and supply.
"I would encourage anyone who has any information about the use or supply of illegal drugs to contact us on 101."
Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 or you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
Anyone who thinks they might have a problem with alcohol and/or drugs and would like to get help can visit www.drugsandalcoholni.info. This also includes details of services available for individuals affected by someone else’s drinking and/or drug misuse.
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