Man arrested as police seize large quantity of suspected Class B drugs

Detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Unit working with Belfast Harbour Police, have made an arrest and seized a large quantity of suspected Class B controlled drugs.

On Friday evening, 22nd November a vehicle was stopped and searched in the harbour area of West Bank Road, North Belfast.

After searching the vehicle, officers discovered a quantity of suspected herbal cannabis worth an estimated street value of £150,000.

A 36-year-old man has since been arrested and remains in custody.

Detective Sergeant Moore said: “Officers discovered a well-constructed hide between the rear seat of the vehicle and the boot – where a quantity of suspected herbal cannabis was concealed - worth an estimated street value of up to £150,000.

“The suspected herbal cannabis has since been seized along with the vehicle for further forensic examination. An additional search was also conducted at a property in the south Belfast area.

“A 36-year-old man, the driver of the vehicle, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class B controlled drug, possessing a Class B controlled drug and possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply. He remains in police custody at this time as enquiries continue.”

Detective Sergeant Moore continued: “This search, seizure and arrest was 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/.

If you think you might have a problem with alcohol and/ or drugs and would like to get help please visit www.drugsandalcoholni.info for information on support services near you.

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