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01/08/2019
Three Arrested In Drug Probe
Three individuals have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences in County Down.
Two males aged 27 and 17 and a 16-year-old female were detained following a proactive search in the Newtownards area on Wednesday 31 July.
An amount of a suspected class A drug, scales and other items were seized.
The trio were arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A drug and possession with intent to supply.
They have since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
(JG/CM)
Two males aged 27 and 17 and a 16-year-old female were detained following a proactive search in the Newtownards area on Wednesday 31 July.
An amount of a suspected class A drug, scales and other items were seized.
The trio were arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A drug and possession with intent to supply.
They have since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
(JG/CM)
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