03/08/2016

Man Arrested In Connection With Drug Seizures

A man has been arrested in connection with drug seizures made by police last November and February.

Cocaine was seized at Nutts Corner and Belfast's Central Station last year.

The 34-year-old suspect was arrested following a house search at Millrush Drive in Portstewart on Wednesday, 03 August.

He is being detained in police custody on suspicion of conspiracy to supply a class A drug and being concerned in the supply of a class A drug.

(CD/JP)

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