Diazepam 'bagged up and ready to be sold to people in our community' seized by Derry PSNI

The police confirmed the benzodiazepines were confiscated on Monday.

Officers from the force's Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Team said they believed the drugs, which can lead to dependence among users, were going to be peddled locally.

It was important they were taken off the streets, police stated.

"They were bagged up and ready to be sold to people in our community. We’ve seen first hand the suffering and misery caused by drug dealing.

"Drug dealers don’t care, we do," said the PSNI.

Just last week the PSNI engaged with residents in Derry around its Silent Guardian initiative after concerns were raised about drug dealing.

Leaflets were distributed providing information and guidance on reporting suspected criminality.

The public were reminded of the location of a network of RAPID drugs disposal bins situated in various locations across the district.

The RAPID drugs bins network is a joint initiative between Derry and Strabane PCSP, the PSNI, PHA and the local Drug and Alcohol Co-ordination Team. The locations of the bins in Derry are: Ballymagroarty Community Centre, Bishop Street Community Centre, HURT Office, Derry, Northside Village Centre, Old Library Trust, Shantallow Community Residents Association, Simon Community NI, Tesco’s Lisnagelvin and The Gasyard Centre.

You can report drug dealing and related criminality to police on 101. You can also submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.