Menu
23/06/2016
Suspected Cocaine Seized In Co Antrim
One kilo of suspected cocaine has been seized by police during a planned search of a house in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim.
The drugs were recovered from a property in the Mayfield High street area on Wednesday, 22 June.
Inspector Pete Mullan said: "There is no doubt this was destined for distribution and sale on the streets of Northern Ireland and we are delighted to have removed it from circulation, reducing the potential harm to individuals and communities.
"We will continue to work with communities and act on information about illegal drugs. Support from the community is vital in this and I would encourage anyone with information about drug dealing, supply or importation to get in touch with us on 101."
(CD)
The drugs were recovered from a property in the Mayfield High street area on Wednesday, 22 June.
Inspector Pete Mullan said: "There is no doubt this was destined for distribution and sale on the streets of Northern Ireland and we are delighted to have removed it from circulation, reducing the potential harm to individuals and communities.
"We will continue to work with communities and act on information about illegal drugs. Support from the community is vital in this and I would encourage anyone with information about drug dealing, supply or importation to get in touch with us on 101."
(CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
20 June 2019
Man Jailed For Drugs Offences
A Newtownabbey man has been handed a custodial sentence for a series of drugs offences following police raids as part of a paramilitary probe. 49-year-old William Axon will serve two years imprisonment, half in custody and half on licence.
Man Jailed For Drugs Offences
A Newtownabbey man has been handed a custodial sentence for a series of drugs offences following police raids as part of a paramilitary probe. 49-year-old William Axon will serve two years imprisonment, half in custody and half on licence.
05 December 2016
Investigation Launched After Death Of Man Following Suspected Drugs Incident
Police have launched an investigation after the death of a 27-year-old man following a suspected drugs incident. The man died on Sunday, 04 December, following the incident in the Victoria Street area of Belfast.
Investigation Launched After Death Of Man Following Suspected Drugs Incident
Police have launched an investigation after the death of a 27-year-old man following a suspected drugs incident. The man died on Sunday, 04 December, following the incident in the Victoria Street area of Belfast.
26 May 2006
Two arrested following police raids
Two men have been arrested following police searches in north Belfast. Two handguns, ammunition, drugs worth an estimated street value of £27,000, documents and around £17,000 in cash, were seized during the raids, which are believed to be linked to organised crime in the city.
Two arrested following police raids
Two men have been arrested following police searches in north Belfast. Two handguns, ammunition, drugs worth an estimated street value of £27,000, documents and around £17,000 in cash, were seized during the raids, which are believed to be linked to organised crime in the city.
09 March 2020
£20k Drugs Seized In Co Tyrone
Drugs worth an estimated £20,000 have been removed from the streets of Cookstown, Co Tyrone. Police say the cocaine and cannabis was discovered during a vehicle search in the Chapel Street area on Thursday 05 March. A 23 year-old man was arrested over the drug seizure. He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
£20k Drugs Seized In Co Tyrone
Drugs worth an estimated £20,000 have been removed from the streets of Cookstown, Co Tyrone. Police say the cocaine and cannabis was discovered during a vehicle search in the Chapel Street area on Thursday 05 March. A 23 year-old man was arrested over the drug seizure. He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
30 August 2016
Man Charged Over £120,000 Cannabis Find
A 23-year-old man has been charged after police seized herbal cannabis worth an estimated street value of £120,000 in Omagh. The drugs were found after a vehicle was stopped and searched on the Great Northern Road just before 3pm on Friday, 25 August. Around 13kgs of suspected cutting agent for a class A drug were also found.
Man Charged Over £120,000 Cannabis Find
A 23-year-old man has been charged after police seized herbal cannabis worth an estimated street value of £120,000 in Omagh. The drugs were found after a vehicle was stopped and searched on the Great Northern Road just before 3pm on Friday, 25 August. Around 13kgs of suspected cutting agent for a class A drug were also found.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
