Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Unit in Belfast have, on Tuesday 24th September, seized Class B controlled drugs with a potential street value of £225,000 and a large sum of cash.
Two males aged 27 and 64 years old and a female aged 24 years old were arrested on suspicion of drug supply and money laundering offences.
A property in East Belfast was also searched in connection with the investigation
Detective Inspector Kelly from PSNI Organised Crime said: “Officers initially detained one male after a short pursuit on foot in the Donegall Pass area of South Belfast. A large sum of cash was recovered and the male was arrested. During a follow up search of a vehicle parked nearby, controlled drugs were recovered and a second male was arrested. A search of a premises in the area was conducted by detectives and further controlled drugs and a sum of cash were recovered and a female occupant was subsequently arrested. All three remain in police custody at this time.
“Investigating the supply of illegal drugs and the gangs involved is a priority for Police. Seizures and arrests such as this demonstrate our ongoing commitment to tackling drug criminality.”
“A substantial amount of controlled drugs has been removed from our streets. We will continue to investigate and identify those involved in organised criminal gangs, arrest them and bring them before the courts.”
“Those involved in the supply of illegal drugs prey on vulnerable members of our community and only seek to line their own pockets with cash, regardless of the harm they cause to users, their families and the health service.”
“I would encourage anyone who has any information about the use or supply of illegal drugs to contact police on the non-emergency number 101 with any information they have. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”
Photo caption: A quantity of controlled class B drugs seized by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Unit on Tuesday 24th September
Photo caption: A sum of money seized by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Unit on Tuesday 24th September