Man arrested after police seize £12,000 worth of drugs

By Kevin Mullan
Published 21st Jun 2023, 16:17 BST
Updated 21st Jun 2023, 16:17 BST
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A man has been arrested after police seized £12,000 worth of Class B controlled drugs in the Limavady area.

Detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Branch arrested the man and seized suspected Class B controlled drugs following searches in the Limavady area.

Detective Inspector MacCionáoith said: “Officers conducted searches of two residential properties in the Limavady area on Tuesday, June 20 and the early hours of Wednesday, June 21.

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“As a result of these searches, a man, aged in his forties, was arrested on suspicion of possession of class B drugs and possession of class B drugs with intent to supply.

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"He remains in custody at this time, assisting with enquiries. Officers also seized a quantity of cash.”

Detective Inspector MacCionáoith continued: “We are committed to tackling the criminal activity of those who prey upon the most vulnerable members of our society. We will remove the ill-gotten proceeds and profits from such criminal gangs at every opportunity."

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