by Gráinne Connolly
Three people, including two teenagers, have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences in Newtownards.
It follows a proactive search in the area by detectives from PSNI's Public Protection Branch earlier today.
An amount of suspected Class A drugs, scales and other items were recovered.
The suspects, including a 16-year-old girl and two men aged 17 and 27 were detained on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug and possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply.
All three remain in police custody assisting detectives with their enquiries.
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