Derry police on patrol in Springtown seize drugs with estimated street value of £15,000

By Brendan McDaid
Published 6th Nov 2023, 08:57 BST
Updated 6th Nov 2023, 08:57 BST
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Police on mobile patrol in Derry have said they recovered a quantity of suspected drugs as they attempted to stop a vehicle.

The suspected Class A drugs were recovered from the Springtown area of the city, and have an estimated street value of more than £15,000.

The incident occurred on Thursday evening, 2 November.A PSNI spokesperson said: “As part of their enquiries, a male was arrested by police on suspicion of offences, including possession of a Class A controlled drug, and failing to stop for police.

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“He was released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.

Meanwhile a potential link between this and a vehicle on fire in the city is also under investigation. The PSNI spokesperson said: “Police are also investigating a report of a vehicle burnt out in the Ederowen Park in the Galliagh area of the city at around 12.25am on Friday, 3 November, which may have been involved in the incident."Enquiries area ongoing.”