05/09/2024

Prescription Drugs Seized In Ballymena Search Operation

The PSNi have seized a large quantity of prescription drugs during a planned search operation of a house in Ballymena.
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Officers from Ballymena Neighbourhood Policing Team and the District Support Team (DST) in conjunction with the Medicines Regulatory Group, conducted the search on Tuesday, 03 September. Approximately 140,000 tablets were recovered along with various assorted unlicensed medicines.

The search followed reports of several postal intercepts at the address.

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with concerns or information about the supply of drugs in their area is asked to contact police on 101.

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.

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