1 million pounds worth of suspected class A drugs seized in Mid-Ulster

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Police have seized 1 million pounds worth of suspected class A drugs in Mid Ulster.

It follows searches at 5 properties in the district yesterday, including one in Coalisland.

Drugs paraphernalia, a suspected stolen car, and criminal property were also recovered.

Two men aged 24 and 27 have been charged with possession of criminal property and drugs offences. 

They're due to appear at Omagh Magistrates today.

Two men aged 24&27 arrested following searches in mid Ulster in which £1million of class A drugs was recovered have been charged with possession of criminal property and drugs offences. Due to appear at Omagh MC on Saturday.

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Detective Inspector Keith Gawley said:

“We know that drugs can ruin lives and line the pockets of organised criminals, and we are determined to disrupt these criminal gangs.

“We are committed to making Northern Ireland a hostile environment for those in our community who are involved in the drugs trade and anyone involved in the drugs trade, or anyone tempted to become involved should be under no illusion - we will seek to identify them, arrest them and place them before the courts.

“I would appeal to anyone who has any information to call us on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 759 of 16/02/19. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”

The two males “are currently assisting police with their enquiries”.