26/05/2017

Man Charged Over Suspected Drugs Offences

The PSNI joined forces with South Wales Police and arrested a 27-year-old man over suspected drugs offences following a search.

The man was taken back to NI and charged over the supply of Diazepam and Xanax.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "During the search approximately 11000 Diazepam tablets as well as a quantity of Xanax with a street value of approximately £12000 were seized."

He is expected to appear at Londonderry Magistrates Court today, 26 May.

(CD)

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