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04/07/2017
Four Men Arrested In Connection With Heroin Supply In Belfast
Four men have been arrested in connection with the supply of heroin in Greater Belfast.
The suspects were detained and a number of houses were also searched as part of the PSNI operation on Monday, 03 July.
One suspect, aged 37, has been interviewed and subsequently released on police bail. The other three men, aged 20, 26 and 33, remain in police custody.
Detective Inspector Andy Dunlop of the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch said: "We are working with our colleagues in Belfast City Policing District using information from the community to assist us in focusing our efforts. Those suspected of involvement in supplying any type of drugs can expect that we will use every lawful and proportionate tactic available in order to identify them and bring them to justice.
"We are very much aware of the community concern around heroin abuse and wish to take the opportunity to thank everyone who displays courage by reporting any such suspicious activity."
(LM)
The suspects were detained and a number of houses were also searched as part of the PSNI operation on Monday, 03 July.
One suspect, aged 37, has been interviewed and subsequently released on police bail. The other three men, aged 20, 26 and 33, remain in police custody.
Detective Inspector Andy Dunlop of the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch said: "We are working with our colleagues in Belfast City Policing District using information from the community to assist us in focusing our efforts. Those suspected of involvement in supplying any type of drugs can expect that we will use every lawful and proportionate tactic available in order to identify them and bring them to justice.
"We are very much aware of the community concern around heroin abuse and wish to take the opportunity to thank everyone who displays courage by reporting any such suspicious activity."
(LM)
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