Two people arrested as drugs and cocaine press seized in North Belfast

By Q Radio News

Two people have been arrested after the Paramilitary Crime Task Force searched two houses in North Belfast.

A large amount of drugs and a machine used to grind cocaine were seized during last night's operation in the Glencairn area. 

The suspects - a 46-year-old man and a woman, 51 are being held on suspicion of a number of offences.

PSNI Detective Inspector Lynne Knox said: "The 46 year old man and 51 year woman were arrested on suspicion of a number of drugs offences following two planned searches of houses in the Glencairn area.  

"A large quantity of pregabalin/lyrica tablets along with drugs paraphernalia and a cocaine press were seized during the search.

"Both suspects were taken to Musgrave Police Station for questioning where they remain assisting us with our enquiries.

"These arrests and seizures are further evidence of our ongoing commitment to removing and disrupting the illegal supply of drugs in Northern Ireland.

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