25/04/2018

Approximately £30,000 Of Steroids Seized In East Belfast

The PSNI have seized steroids worth around £30,000 from a property in east Belfast.

The Class C drugs were recovered following an intelligence-led search at a premises in Castlereagh on Tuesday, 24 April.

Three men, aged 32, 47 and 63, were arrested at the scene.

A police spokesperson said: "This shows our commitment to address the issue of illegal drug use and supply in the east Belfast area, and I would encourage anyone with any information which could assist us to contact police in Strandtown on 101."

(CD/LM)

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