Menu
03/01/2023
Drugs Worth £25,000 Seized In Banbridge
A quantity of suspected class A controlled drugs, with an estimated street value of £25,000, has been seized during a search operation in Banbridge on Saturday 31 December.
Inspector Campbell said: "At approximately 4.15pm, police noticed a blue Ford Focus car that was travelling at excess speed in the Drumsallagh Road area of the town.
"Officers stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver and passenger, before they made off from the scene.
"Following a pursuit, the area was searched and the drugs were recovered.
"Efforts are ongoing to locate the two men who were travelling in the car.
"As a result of the search, over £25,000 of suspected Class A controlled drugs are now safely off our streets.
"Drugs have no place in our community and I am making a direct appeal to anyone with information about the illicit supply, possession or misuse of drugs. Please call police in confidence on the non-emergency number 101, or submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/."
Inspector Campbell said: "At approximately 4.15pm, police noticed a blue Ford Focus car that was travelling at excess speed in the Drumsallagh Road area of the town.
"Officers stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver and passenger, before they made off from the scene.
"Following a pursuit, the area was searched and the drugs were recovered.
"Efforts are ongoing to locate the two men who were travelling in the car.
"As a result of the search, over £25,000 of suspected Class A controlled drugs are now safely off our streets.
"Drugs have no place in our community and I am making a direct appeal to anyone with information about the illicit supply, possession or misuse of drugs. Please call police in confidence on the non-emergency number 101, or submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/."
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
20 June 2019
Man Jailed For Drugs Offences
A Newtownabbey man has been handed a custodial sentence for a series of drugs offences following police raids as part of a paramilitary probe. 49-year-old William Axon will serve two years imprisonment, half in custody and half on licence.
Man Jailed For Drugs Offences
A Newtownabbey man has been handed a custodial sentence for a series of drugs offences following police raids as part of a paramilitary probe. 49-year-old William Axon will serve two years imprisonment, half in custody and half on licence.
30 April 2003
£25,000 worth of cannabis seized in Co Antrim
A man has been arrested after more than £25,000 worth of cannabis was seized during a search of a house in Co Antrim. More than thirty cannabis plants and 0.5kg of cannabis resin worth an estimated were seized from the house on the Ballymena Road, Ballymena. A handgun and equipment used for growing cannabis plants were also found during the search.
£25,000 worth of cannabis seized in Co Antrim
A man has been arrested after more than £25,000 worth of cannabis was seized during a search of a house in Co Antrim. More than thirty cannabis plants and 0.5kg of cannabis resin worth an estimated were seized from the house on the Ballymena Road, Ballymena. A handgun and equipment used for growing cannabis plants were also found during the search.
05 December 2016
Investigation Launched After Death Of Man Following Suspected Drugs Incident
Police have launched an investigation after the death of a 27-year-old man following a suspected drugs incident. The man died on Sunday, 04 December, following the incident in the Victoria Street area of Belfast.
Investigation Launched After Death Of Man Following Suspected Drugs Incident
Police have launched an investigation after the death of a 27-year-old man following a suspected drugs incident. The man died on Sunday, 04 December, following the incident in the Victoria Street area of Belfast.
02 January 2019
Police Probe Drug Links To Four Deaths Over Christmas
Police are investigating whether a spate of deaths in Belfast over the Christmas period could be related to drug use. Four young people in their late teens to early 30's are reported to have died in the past two weeks, while more were admitted to emergency departments.
Police Probe Drug Links To Four Deaths Over Christmas
Police are investigating whether a spate of deaths in Belfast over the Christmas period could be related to drug use. Four young people in their late teens to early 30's are reported to have died in the past two weeks, while more were admitted to emergency departments.
24 May 2017
Third Teen Arrested Over Girl's Death
A third teenager has been arrested following the sudden death of a 15-year-old girl in Portadown. Caitlin White died in hospital after she fell unconscious in the Corcrain area on Saturday, 20 May. A 15-year-old boy was detained on Tuesday, 23 May.
Third Teen Arrested Over Girl's Death
A third teenager has been arrested following the sudden death of a 15-year-old girl in Portadown. Caitlin White died in hospital after she fell unconscious in the Corcrain area on Saturday, 20 May. A 15-year-old boy was detained on Tuesday, 23 May.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
