Detectives from the Police Service’s Organised Crime Branch have recovered quantities of suspected class A and B drugs and arrested two people following a search in east Belfast.
Detective Sergeant Conlan said: “We conducted a search of a house in the east Belfast area on Thursday 26th February and recovered approximately 1.5kgs of suspected cocaine, a quantity of suspected cannabis, a sum of cash and a number of other items. A 22 year old man and an 18 year old woman were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including possession of class A and B controlled drugs, possession with intent to supply class A drugs and possession of criminal property. Both remain in police custody at this time.
Detective Sergeant Conlan continued: “We are actively committed to removing dangerous drugs from our streets, and proactively investigate to disrupt and arrest those involved in the drugs trade. If you have any information about the use or supply of drugs you can contact police on 101, or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/."