Detectives from the Police Service’s Organised Crime Branch have recovered quantities of suspected class A and B drugs and arrested a man following a search in County Down.
Detective Sergeant Martin said: “Our officers conducted a search of a house in the Ballykinlar area this morning, Tuesday 29th October, and recovered suspected cocaine with a street value of approximately £100,000, suspected cannabis with a street value of around £15,000 and £45,000 in cash, along with other items. A 38 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including possession of class A and B controlled drugs, possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs and possession of criminal property. He remains in police custody at this time.
Detective Sergeant Martin continued: “We are actively committed to removing dangerous drugs from our streets, and proactively investigate and carry out searches to disrupt this activity, and those involved in the drugs trade. If you have any information about the use or supply of drugs you can 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/."