Detectives from the Police Service’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have made an arrest following a planned search in north Belfast today, Friday, 3rd July.

Detective Sergeant Robson said: “As part of today's proactive policing operation to tackle drug-dealing and organised criminality in the area, detectives and local officers seized a quantity of suspected Class A, Class B and Class C drugs, along with a suspected ammunition round, a suspected Taser-type device, a BB-type gun and drugs-related paraphernalia.

“All of these items have now been taken away for further forensic examination.

“A man in his thirties was subsequently arrested on suspicion of possessing ammunition in suspicious circumstances, possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of suspected Class A, B and C controlled drugs. He remains in police custody at this time.

“The detection and disruption of organised criminals involved in the supply of drugs is a policing priority for police in north Belfast.

“This proactive operation shows that, when we have the right information, we can take decisive action to protect our communities from the harm caused by drugs.

“We want to make our communities a hostile environment for those involved in the drugs trade and the message from this operation is clear: There is no safe place for you in north Belfast.”

Anyone with information regarding drug-dealing or supply can contact local police on 101, or online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
 
Reports can also be made to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.