Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Auto Crime Team in Belfast stopped a car on Oldpark Road, Belfast earlier today and conducted a search, locating a large quantity of suspected Class A controlled drugs. 

A 35-year-old man was arrested.  Follow-up searches were conducted at addresses in north Belfast and Glengormley with a further substantial amount of suspected Class A and mixing agent recovered. Also a large sum of cash and deal bags.

CAPTION: Some of the drugs, deal bags and cash seized during today's searches in north Belfast and Glengormley.

Some of the drugs, deal bags and cash seized during today's searches in north Belfast and Glengormley.


Detectives from the Police Service's Organised Crime Unit in Belfast are currently interviewing the man at Musgrave Police Station.

Detective Inspector Kelly said: "The Police Service under Operation Dealbreaker is actively committed to removing drugs from our streets and arresting those dealing dangerous drugs in our community. Too many times, drugs such as these have led to death and destruction amongst families dealing with addiction issues.

"I would ask if anyone has any information about suspected drug dealing in their area to call the non-emergency number 101. Information can also be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."

Anyone who thinks they might have a problem with alcohol and/or drugs and would like to get help can visit www.drugsandalcoholni.info  This also includes details of services available for individuals affected by someone else’s drinking and/or drug misuse.