Arrest after £75,000 worth of drugs found in Belfast

By Q Radio News

A 23-year-old man has been arrested after cannabis with a street value of £75,000 and a quantity of cocaine were seized in Belfast today.

His arrest came about after his vehicle was stopped during a search operation on the Upper Hightown Road in the city.

It was in relation to an ongoing investigation into drugs supply activity by the East Belfast UVF.

A 23-year-old man has been arrested after cannabis with a street value of £75,000 and a quantity of cocaine were seized in Belfast today.https://t.co/iw1iawH7R8

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Detective Inspector Maguire said:

“The removal of drugs from our streets reflects our ongoing commitment to safeguarding the community.

"Seizures like this show our commitment to listening to the public, investigating and tackling drugs supply linked to and controlled by paramilitary organisations.

“I would like to thank the community for their continued support in removing drugs from the community.  

"We will listen to the community and act on information they provide, so I would encourage members of the public with information regarding drug dealing to call 101, or you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

“The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”