25/07/2024

Detectives Seize Class A Drugs During Broughshane Search

Detectives have seized a quantity of suspected Class A drugs, together with other items, including a mobile phone during a search at a house in the Broughshane area.

On Wednesday 24 July, detectives searched the property as part of an ongoing operation into organised crime, detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF).

The PSNI has stated that investigations are ongoing following the seizures, highlighting the PCTF's commitment to addressing the harm caused by illegal drug use and distribution in communities across Northern Ireland.

Detective Sergeant Hyslop said: "I would encourage anyone with information about the supply or use of illegal drugs to contact police on 101, or you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ . The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/."

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