Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have charged two men with offences relating to the seizure of more than £12,000 of class B drugs in Limavady last year.

The drugs were recovered during proactive searches at two houses in the town in 20th June 2023.

A 45-year-old man, who was arrested on 30th April, was subsequently charged with two counts of possession of Class B drugs, possession of Class C drugs, possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply, being concerned in the supply of class B drugs, possessing criminal property and converting criminal property.

He is expected to appear at Limavady Magistrates court on Wednesday, 22nd May.

A 49-year-old man, who was arrested early this morning, Tuesday 14th May, has now been charged with two counts of possession of Class B drugs, being concerned in the supply of a class B controlled drug, possession of criminal property and converting criminal property.

He is due to appear before Limavady Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 5th June.

In line with usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

The Police Service is committed to tackling the scourge of drugs in our communities and anyone with information that could assist police can call 101 or submit information online via https://www.psni.police.uk/report

The charity Crimestoppers can be reached anonymously on 0800 555 111 or at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/.