Officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force investigating criminality associated with East Belfast UVF have made two arrests and recovered controlled drugs and other items following two searches in east Belfast on Thursday, 8th December and Friday, 9th December.
A 45-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of possession of class A and B controlled drugs and possession of class A and B controlled drugs with intent to supply and both remain in custody at this time. Quantities of suspected cocaine and cannabis with a total estimated street value of over £6,000 were recovered along with drug-related paraphernalia. Among the items seized included paramilitary emblems, flags, badges, a baton and a number of mobile phones.
Detective Chief Inspector Kelly said: “This operation is part of our ongoing proactive investigation into the criminality of East Belfast UVF and demonstrates our commitment to listening to local communities and acting on what they tell us.
“I would encourage anyone with information about the supply or use of illegal drugs or any other criminal activity to contact police on 101 or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”