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15/11/2023
Men Arrested In Paramilitary Crime Task Force Operation
Two men have been arrested by detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force investigating suspected criminality linked to the East Belfast UVF.
A 20-year-old was arrested following search operations in East Belfast and Newtownards on Tuesday 14th November.
A quantity of suspected herbal cannabis worth an estimated £15,000 and a quantity of cash was seized.
The man was arrested on suspicion of drugs and money laundering offences.
A second man, aged 51, was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A controlled drug and possession of a class A controlled drug with intent to supply.
Detective Inspector Maguire said: "We will continue to work with communities and partners to disrupt those involved in criminal activity, and I would appeal to anyone with information or concerns about illegal activity, or anyone with any information that can assist our investigations, to call police on 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/."
A 20-year-old was arrested following search operations in East Belfast and Newtownards on Tuesday 14th November.
A quantity of suspected herbal cannabis worth an estimated £15,000 and a quantity of cash was seized.
The man was arrested on suspicion of drugs and money laundering offences.
A second man, aged 51, was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A controlled drug and possession of a class A controlled drug with intent to supply.
Detective Inspector Maguire said: "We will continue to work with communities and partners to disrupt those involved in criminal activity, and I would appeal to anyone with information or concerns about illegal activity, or anyone with any information that can assist our investigations, to call police on 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/."
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