Police in Derry say they seized suspected Class B and Class C controlled drugs during a search in the Skeoge area on September 15.

The PSNI added that drug-related paraphernalia was also seized, as well as a quantity of cigarettes and tobacco.

A spokesperson for the PSNI said the seizures were made during a planned search by Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), who were assisted by Foyleside and The Moor NPT colleagues.

Two arrests were also made, said the PSNI. The PSNI spokesperson added that a 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of Possession of a Class B controlled drug, Possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply, Being concerned in the supply of a Class B controlled drug, Possession of a Class C Controlled Drug and Fraudulent evasion of custom duty chargeable on goods.

A woman, aged 35 years old, was arrested on suspicion of Possession of a Class B controlled drug.

Both persons arrested remain in custody at this time.

Enquiries are ongoing.

Inspector Robb from Ballyarnett NPT said: "We know that drugs bring harm and control into communities, and only benefit those lining their pockets at the expense of others and the wider community.

“Drug supply and misuse is a vicious cycle that we need to collectively break, and we all have a part to play.

“As we continue to work to prevent and detect as much drug-related activity as possible, I would also appeal to anyone with information about illegal drug use or supply, to call police on the non-emergency number 101. Your information could be significant."