Police have made an arrest and seized suspected Class A drugs in Derry/Londonderry. 

The arrest and seizure were made on Tuesday evening, 13 May, at around 7.40pm, by District Support Team officers while on patrol in the Spencer Road area in the Waterside. As well as the seizure of a quantity of suspected Class A controlled drugs, officers also seized items of drug-related paraphernalia. 

A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug, being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug and obstructing police and he remains in custody at this time. 

Chief Inspector Cathal Pearce said: "This detection is another example of how our officers are working to tackle the issue of drugs. I appeal to anyone with concerns about suspected drugs activity, or information about suspected drug dealing, to report it to police or to Crimestoppers. Your information can make a difference." 

The number to call police on is 101, or submit a report via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/