23/08/2023

Two Men Charged After Drugs Seized In L'Derry

Two people have been charged after drugs were found during searches in L'Derry.

A quantity of suspected class B drugs, as well as cash and other items, were seized during a search in the Waterside area on Tuesday, 22 August.

Suspected class A and class B drugs were also seized following a search in the Cityside area.

A 30-year-old man and an 18-year-old man have been charged with a number of drug offences.

The 30-year-old male is to appear before Londonderry Magistrates Court today, 23 August.

The 18-year-old is expected to appear next month.

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