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16/03/2007
Drugs seized in police raids
Four men have been arrested following police raids in Belfast.
The men were detained in north Belfast, Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus, County Antrim.
All are believed to be in their 30’s and detectives have said they were arrested as part of a pro-active operation against the illegal drugs trade.
A number of items were seized during the operation, including a small quantity of drugs.
The suspects are currently being questioned at Antrim’s Serious Crime suite.
(JM/SP)
The men were detained in north Belfast, Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus, County Antrim.
All are believed to be in their 30’s and detectives have said they were arrested as part of a pro-active operation against the illegal drugs trade.
A number of items were seized during the operation, including a small quantity of drugs.
The suspects are currently being questioned at Antrim’s Serious Crime suite.
(JM/SP)
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