Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have seized a large quantity of cash following the arrest of a 51-year-old man in Belfast this evening, Tuesday 21st April.
The man was arrested in the south of the city on suspicion of a number of offences including conspiracy to import controlled drugs, being concerned in the supply of Class A and Class B controlled drugs, money laundering and illegal money lending offences.
The arrest forms part of an ongoing investigation into drug supply and money laundering by an organised criminal group.
Following the arrest, a subsequent search of a property in east Belfast was conducted by officers. Cash in the sum of approximately £100,000 was located and seized.
The man remains in police custody at this time.
Detective Inspector Kelly from Organised Crime Branch said: “Targeting illegal drug supply and the misery it causes is a priority for the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
“Tonight, the actions of our officers has hit a criminal group involved in the supply of drugs across Northern Ireland squarely where it hurts - in the pocket.
“Information from our communities is critical and we continue to ask anyone who has knowledge or suspicion of drug-related activity in their neighbourhood to please bring it to us - we will act upon it.
“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/ “