Teen arrested on suspicion of trying to sell drugs to children

A teenager has been arrested in Co.Armagh on suspicion of trying to sell drugs to children. 

Cannabis and other drug paraphernalia was seized from a car which was stopped in Keady this afternoon.

It was part of a joint operation with Gardai.

Members of the public reported a man acting suspiciously in "The Square" area of the town shortly after three O'Clock. 

A 17 year old matching the description was stopped a short time later.

Inspector Kieran Quinn said: “I am delighted to have removed these drugs from the streets of Keady this afternoon.

"This is an excellent example of how information from the community enables us to focus our resources where and when they are needed most.

"Lifting the phone and making the call works.

"We will follow up any information provided by the community and can assure everyone of confidentiality when they make that call.

“We know that street-level drug dealing is happening throughout Northern Ireland, but we need the help and support of local communities to remove this activity from our streets.

"If you know or suspect that illegal drugs are being sold or distributed in your area, please pick up the phone and contact us."