56 year old man charged after cocaine worth £350k seized in east Belfast

By Q Radio news

A 56-year-old man has been charged after the seizure of suspected cocaine with a street value of £350,000.

It follows searches involving the Paramilitary Crime Task Force in east Belfast yesterday.

The suspect is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates’ Court tomorrow to be accused of possession of a class A drug with intent to supply, possessing criminal property and concealing criminal property.

A 56-year-old man has been charged after the seizure of suspected cocaine with a street value of £350,000.https://t.co/KHVV7opkyQ

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Detective Inspector O’Neill said: “The Paramilitary Crime Task Force continue to disrupt the criminality activity of organised criminals who badge themselves as paramilitaries.

"Today’s operation was part of our ongoing proactive investigation into the criminality of East Belfast UVF.

“The substantial quantity of Class A controlled drugs removed from the streets not only removes these dangerous drugs from circulation, it also will impact on the groups finances and ability to cause harm.

“Today’s seizure is evidence of police commitment to listening to local communities and acting on what they tell us.

“I would encourage anyone with information about the supply of illegal drugs or information about paramilitary organised crime to get in touch with police on 101. I would also like to thank all those people who have come forward to police with this information to date.”