Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have made an arrest following two searches in Derry / Londonderry.

The searches were carried out today, Monday 24th March, at residential properties in the Carn Manor and Glenabbey Road areas.

Detective Sergeant Moore said: “The searches were in relation to our ongoing investigation into drug criminality in the city and we seized items including suspected drug-related paraphernalia for further forensic examination. 

“A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including being concerned in the supply of class B drugs, conspiracy to supply class B controlled drugs, and possession of class C drugs. 

"He remains in custody at this time. 

Detective Sergeant Moore continued: “Tackling this issue, which often results in drug debts, drug addiction and drug related deaths within our communities, is a priority for the Police Service.

“We all have a part to play in breaking this vicious cycle and our detectives continue to appeal to anyone with information about illegal drug use or supply to call police on the non-emergency number 101.”

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/ 

Anyone who thinks they might have a problem with alcohol and/ or drugs and would like to get help should visit www.drugsandalcoholni.info for information on support services near you.