06/09/2016

Police Seize Drugs And Ammunition During Property Searches

A man has been arrested in south Belfast after police seized ammunition and drugs during search in Newtownards, Co Down.

The items were found during the search of two properties in the area on Monday, 05 September.

The 30-year-old suspect is being questioned at a police station in Belfast.

Investigations are ongoing.

(CD)

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