By Q Radio News
Almost £200,000 worth of suspected cannabis has been seized in Belfast.
Police are unable to disclose further details about the haul as it’s part of an ongoing investigation.
However they say it illustrates their commitment to removing dangerous drugs from the community and thwarting the efforts of organised criminal gangs.
Inspector James Murphy explained: “While we cannot discuss this seizure in greater detail, due an ongoing investigation, we are pleased that this large amount of Class B controlled drugs have been removed from our community.
“This seizure illustrates our commitment to removing dangerous drugs from our communities and thwarting the efforts of organised criminal gangs’ intent on profiting from the misery drug use causes in communities.
“Many people who spend money on a casual transaction, on what they may regard as a ‘less harmful drug’ think that they are not hurting anyone; the reality couldn’t be further from the truth.''
He added:“Not only is it illegal to purchase these drugs but it fuels the local drug trade which causes irreparable damage and loss to many families. When a person hands over money for a small amount of drugs, it could be the starting point of amassing a drugs debt, which contributes to the violence and intimidation inflicted by merciless crime gangs.
“We will continue to investigate those who profit from the misery and harm caused by illegal drugs. Drug dealers are parasites who don’t care about their communities.''
Anyone with information about illegal drug use or drug dealing is urged to contact police on the non-emergency number 101.
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