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13/12/2022
Arrests And Seizures Made In East Belfast Operation
Two arrests have been made and a number of items seized in an operation by the PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force, investigating criminality associated with the East Belfast UVF.
A 45-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of possession of class A and B controlled drugs and possession of class A and B controlled drugs with intent to supply and both remain in custody at this time. Quantities of suspected cocaine and cannabis with a total estimated street value of over £6,000 were recovered along with drug-related paraphernalia. Among the items seized included paramilitary emblems, flags, badges, a baton and a number of mobile phones.
Detective Chief Inspector Kelly said: "This operation is part of our ongoing proactive investigation into the criminality of East Belfast UVF and demonstrates our commitment to listening to local communities and acting on what they tell us.
"I would encourage anyone with information about the supply or use of illegal drugs or any other criminal activity to contact police on 101 or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/."
A 45-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of possession of class A and B controlled drugs and possession of class A and B controlled drugs with intent to supply and both remain in custody at this time. Quantities of suspected cocaine and cannabis with a total estimated street value of over £6,000 were recovered along with drug-related paraphernalia. Among the items seized included paramilitary emblems, flags, badges, a baton and a number of mobile phones.
Detective Chief Inspector Kelly said: "This operation is part of our ongoing proactive investigation into the criminality of East Belfast UVF and demonstrates our commitment to listening to local communities and acting on what they tell us.
"I would encourage anyone with information about the supply or use of illegal drugs or any other criminal activity to contact police on 101 or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/."
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