Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch investigating drugs criminality linked to the INLA, have carried out two searches in the Derry/ Londonderry area and made two arrests earlier today, Thursday 16th October.
A 53-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing criminal property and a 62-year old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B controlled drug and possession of a class B controlled drug with intent to supply.
Both remain in police custody at this time.
Detective Inspector Pyper from the Police Service’s Organised Crime Branch, said: “During today’s searches, which were supported by officers from Neighbourhood Policing Team and Tactical Support Group, a number of items were seized, including a large quantity of cannabis, mobile phones and a large sum of cash.
“The searches, seizures and arrests were conducted as part of our ongoing commitment to address criminality linked to drug importation, supply and use that often results in drug debts, drug addiction and drug-related deaths within our communities.
“We will continue to be relentless in our commitment to tackle the illegal supply and use of drugs, and will continue to investigate those who profit from the consequent misery and harm.
“Drug supply and misuse is a vicious cycle that we need to collectively break, and we all have a part to play.
“I would appeal to anyone with information about illegal drug use or supply, to call police on the non-emergency number 101.”
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/