34-year-old man charged in connection with INLA drug probe

By Q Radio News

A 34-year-old man has been charged following a Paramilitary Crime Task Force operation targeting INLA linked drug dealing in Derry/Londonderry.

He’s accused of 18 offences including possession of a class B drug with intent to supply and conspiracy to transfer criminal property.

The suspect is expected to appear before Londonderry Magistrates Court via video link tomorrow.

A PSNI spokesperson said: ''The man has been charged with a total of 18 offences, including possession of a class B controlled drug, possession of class B controlled drug with intent to supply and conspiracy to transfer criminal property.

''He is expected to appear by video link before Londonderry Magistrates Court on Friday 18 June.  

''As is normal procedure all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

''He will also be reported to the Public Prosecution Service for a further 10 drugs related offences.''

Five other men, arrested last week as part of the same investigation, have already appeared before Londonderry Magistrates Court charged with a number of offences.