Two arrested in connection with £300,000 drugs seizure in Stewartstown last year

by Gráinne Connolly

Two men have been arrested in connection with a major drugs seizure in Stewartstown last year. 

£300,000 worth of suspected cocaine was recovered from the Lisaclare Road area of Stewartstown on 24th October 2018.

Officers were conducting a proactive policing operation today in relation to the incident. 

One suspect aged 24 was arrested at the Killymoon Road of Cookstown, while a 26-year-old suspect was arrested at the Knockmoyle Grove area of Omagh. 

Detective Inspector Gawley said, "Both men were arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply, being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug.

"They are currently in police custody assisting with our enquiries.

"We are committed to making Northern Ireland a hostile environment to those within our local community involved in drug dealing.

"We will seek to identify them, arrest them and bring them before the courts.

“We would appeal to anyone with any information around drug dealing to contact police on 101.

"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.”