10/07/2006

Police seize drug tablets in Belfast

Police in south Belfast have recovered what is believed to be a substantial quantity of ecstasy tablets.

A police spokesperson said that the tablets had an estimated street value of around £50,000.

The tablets were recovered after police spoke to the occupants of a car in Glengall Street at around 6pm on Sunday.

Three people were arrested for questioning regarding the seizure.

(SP/KMcA)

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