Two men due in court on suspicion of drugs offences after being stopped by police in Derry
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after being stopped by police in vehicles in Derry on Wednesday.
Chief Inspector Pearce said: “At approximately 4.15pm, officers on proactive patrol stopped a vehicle in the Groarty Road area.
“The driver, a man in his 20s, was found to be in possession of a quantity of cannabis and was subsequently arrested.
“He has since been charged with possession of a class B controlled drug and obstructing police and is expected to appear before Londonderry Magistrates Court today, Thursday, February 12.”
During the incident police observed a separate vehicle reversing further up the road.
“The driver, aged in his 30s, was taken to custody where he was charged with possession of a class A controlled drug and a number of driving offences including taking a motor vehicle without authority and driving without due care and attention.
"He is expected to appear before Londonderry Magistrates Court today, Wednesday, March 4,” police said.