A male has been arrested and questioned by police following a vehicle pursuit in Omagh on Saturday, 24th January, when a large quantity of suspected Class A drugs was seized.

Sergeant Connolly said: “Officers were conducting routine patrols at the weekend when they attempted to stop a vehicle presenting as uninsured in the Tattymoyle Road area at around 11pm on Saturday night.

“The driver of the vehicle, a black VW Passat, did not stop for police when signalled to do so, instead, making off at speed. This resulted in a police pursuit involving specially trained officers from both Omagh and Enniskillen districts which culminated in the deployment of a stinger device.

“The car was brought to a halt in the Maguiresbridge area, with a subsequent vehicle search uncovering a large quantity of suspected Class A drugs, with an approximate value of £10,000.

“A 17-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug, attempted possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply and taking a motor vehicle without authority.

“He has since been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries. Our enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information, including dash-cam, CCTV or other footage, can contact us on the 101 number, quoting reference 1581 of 24/01/26.

“Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.

“This is another example, as part of Op Dealbreaker, of our determination to remove such substances from our local communities and to prosecute those who make their living by dealing drugs.

“The devastating impact of the drugs trade on communities, families and children is well documented. However, together, we can stop it and I would appeal for anyone with any information about drug-dealing in their local area to please pass on this information to police.”

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