Detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) investigating suspected drugs criminality linked to west Belfast UDA have conducted searches at two properties in the lower Shankill Road area of north Belfast this morning, Thursday 5th December.

A quantity of suspected class A, class B & class C controlled drugs were recovered along with a sum of cash.

Detective Inspector Corrigan said: “This morning’s proactive operation is a demonstration of the PCTF’s commitment to continue to tackle the harm caused by illegal drug use and supply in our communities. Our investigation continues.”

If you have any concerns about criminality in your area, please contact police on 101, or online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/