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Orla Mullan, 10 May
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised
Crime Branch have arrested two men following a proactive search in the
Castledawson area, during which Class A and Class B drugs to the value
of approximately £1.9 million were seized.
DI Sweeney, Organised Crime Branch, said: “The seizure was made during
a search which was conducted at premises in the area yesterday
afternoon, Thursday 9th May.
“Two men, one aged in his 20s, and one aged in his 50s, were
subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number drug related offences.
“They remain in police custody at this time.”
DI Sweeney continued: “Our officers will continue to protect
communities from the harm of illegal drugs. As a result of this
excellent police work, a large quantity of suspected dangerous
controlled drugs are now safely off our streets.
“Drugs have no place in our community and I am making a direct appeal
to anyone with information about the illicit supply, possession or
misuse of drugs to contact police on the non-emergency number 101, or
submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form
via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers
anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/."