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21/08/2023
£1m Drug Haul Seized At Larne Harbour
Suspected Class A drugs worth an estimated £1 million has been seized at Larne Habour.
Shortly before 6am on Friday, 18th August police and Border Force colleagues carried out a vehicle stop-and-search operation, during which they discovered a large quantity of suspected Class A drugs .
A 37-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply. He remains in custody at this time, assisting officers with their enquiries.
Detective Inspector Sweeney said: "This seizure and arrest highlights the ability of strong partnership working with key stakeholders to tackle this type of organised criminality.
"We will continue to tackle the supply, use and harm caused by illegal drugs in Northern Ireland and we're grateful for the support of local people, and I'm keen to reiterate and ask for anyone with information, or concerns, to get in touch on 101."
Alternatively, information can also be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
Shortly before 6am on Friday, 18th August police and Border Force colleagues carried out a vehicle stop-and-search operation, during which they discovered a large quantity of suspected Class A drugs .
A 37-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply. He remains in custody at this time, assisting officers with their enquiries.
Detective Inspector Sweeney said: "This seizure and arrest highlights the ability of strong partnership working with key stakeholders to tackle this type of organised criminality.
"We will continue to tackle the supply, use and harm caused by illegal drugs in Northern Ireland and we're grateful for the support of local people, and I'm keen to reiterate and ask for anyone with information, or concerns, to get in touch on 101."
Alternatively, information can also be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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