Four due in court following West Belfast drugs bust

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3 men and 1 woman - all in their 40s - have been charged with a number of drugs offences following searches in West Belfast.

A large quantity of suspected Class A drugs were seized by police on Thursday,  as well as cash and other high value items. 

All four are due to appear at Belfast Magistrates later.

Three women aged 17, 33 and 44 have been released on bail pending further police enquiries.

A police spokesperson said:

Detectives from PSNI’s Organised Crime Branch have charged the following people:-

42 year old man charged with Possession of Class A controlled drug; possession of class A controlled drug with intent to supply; Conspiracy to supply class A controlled drug; possession of criminal property and concealing criminal property

42 year old woman  charged with conspiracy to possess class A controlled drug with intent to supply and possession of criminal property

40 year old man charged with possession of Class A controlled drug x 2; Possession of class A controlled drug with intent to supply x 2

44 year old man with possession of class A controlled drug; possession of class A controlled drug with intent to supply and possession of criminal property

 
All four are due to appear at Belfast Magistrates’ court tomorrow, Saturday, 13 October.

As is normal procedure all charges will be reviewed by the PPS.

Three females aged 17, 33 and 44 have been released on bail pending further police enquiries.