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11/10/2024
Police Arrest Suspected Drug Dealer In Belfast
A 19-year-old man has been arrested following a police pursuit in west and north Belfast on Wednesday evening.
According to authorities, officers from the Air Support Unit observed a motorcycle being driven dangerously in the west Belfast area around 10pm. The motorcycle was followed as it traveled through Beechmount and onto the Westlink before heading towards the New Lodge.
On the ground, officers were directed to the area to search for the motorcycle. They located a male in Henry Street who fled when they attempted to speak with him, discarding several items as he ran. The man was apprehended a short time later, and quantities of suspected cannabis were found on his person and along the route he had taken.
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of possessing a Class B drug, possessing a Class B drug with intent to supply, resisting police, and assaulting a police officer. He remains in custody at this time.
Inspector Rab McKay said: "Our enquiries into this matter are continuing and I would ask anyone who saw the motorcycle being driven dangerously in west and north Belfast on Wednesday night, or who captured dash-cam footage, to contact police in Woodbourne on 101, quoting reference number 1829 09/10/24."
A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
According to authorities, officers from the Air Support Unit observed a motorcycle being driven dangerously in the west Belfast area around 10pm. The motorcycle was followed as it traveled through Beechmount and onto the Westlink before heading towards the New Lodge.
On the ground, officers were directed to the area to search for the motorcycle. They located a male in Henry Street who fled when they attempted to speak with him, discarding several items as he ran. The man was apprehended a short time later, and quantities of suspected cannabis were found on his person and along the route he had taken.
Inspector Rab McKay said: "Our enquiries into this matter are continuing and I would ask anyone who saw the motorcycle being driven dangerously in west and north Belfast on Wednesday night, or who captured dash-cam footage, to contact police in Woodbourne on 101, quoting reference number 1829 09/10/24."
A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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