Officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) have arrested a 35-year-old man following a search in Carrickfergus last month.  

Detective Inspector Corrigan said: "The arrest comes after a search in the Edenvale Avenue area of Carrickfergus which took place on Sunday, November 20th.

"A quantity of suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs were recovered during the search. 

"The man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including possession of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply and possessing criminal property. He remains in police custody at this time. 

“We will continue to work with communities and partners to disrupt those involved in criminal activity and reduce the harm they cause to our society.

“I would appeal to anyone with information or concerns about illegal activity, or anyone with any information that can assist our investigations, to call police on 101, or submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. 

“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.”

A 32-year-old woman was arrested at the time of the searches and has been released on police bail to allow for further police enquiries.