Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Organised Crime Branch have seized suspected Class A, B, and C drugs with an estimated street value of £1.5 million following a proactive search in the Dunadry area of County Antrim.

Officers recovered substantial quantities of cocaine, cannabis, prescription tablets, and ammunition during a search of a rural shed dwelling in the area today, Wednesday, 30th April.

Detective Inspector Conor Sweeney from Organised Crime Branch detailed the operation. "Supported by our Local Policing Team colleagues with assistance from Tactical Support Group and ANPR Interceptors, the drugs and drug-related paraphernalia have now been removed for forensic examination," he said. He added, "A related search was also conducted by officers at a premises in the nearby area, and our enquiries are continuing this evening."

Detective Inspector Sweeney emphasised the police's ongoing commitment to tackling illegal drugs. "We work relentlessly to tackle the supply, use and harm caused by illegal drugs and we will continue to do this to disrupt and prevent those involved in drug-related activity."

He appealed to the public for information. "We would ask anyone who may have information about drug-related activity in their community to contact us. Any information, regardless of how insignificant it may seem, could help make a big difference in tackling this type of organised crime and the harm it causes."

Anyone with information can contact the police directly or provide it anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.