13/10/2017

Man Arrested By Police Investigating Heroin Supply

Police investigating the supply of heroin in Belfast have arrested a 22-year-old man.

The suspect was arrested in the city and detained in police custody on Thursday, 12 October.

Detective Inspector Keith Gawley said: "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."

Police are appealing for anyone with information about drugs to contact them.

(CD/MH)

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