Two men due in court today in connection with suspected Class A drugs seizure in Derry

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Two men, aged 46 and 43 years old, have been charged following the seizure of a quantity of suspected Class A controlled drugs with an estimated street value of £50,000 when a vehicle was stopped on the Foyle Bridge on Wednesday.

The 43 year old man was charged with possession of a Class A controlled drug and possession of a Class A Controlled drug with intent to supply.

The 46 year old man was charged with possession of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A Controlled drug with intent to supply and various motoring related offences.

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Both men are due to appear at Derry’s Magistrates Court today, Thursday December 21.

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Police said that as is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

Police carried out a stop and search operation on a van on the Foyle Bridge on Wednesday afternoon, December 20.