£2.4 MILLION DRUGS SEIZURE: Man arrested after police recover 20kg of suspected cocaine in Co Antrim

Wednesday 14 October 2026

Detectives have seized approximately 20kg of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of £2.4 million following a vehicle stop in County Antrim.

A man in his 40s was arrested after police stopped and searched a van in the Hillsborough Road area of Lisburn on Tuesday evening (13 October).

The discovery was made by officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch, who were carrying out patrols in the area.

Van stopped during evening patrol

Detective Sergeant Martin said:

“At approximately 9.15pm, officers on patrol stopped a suspicious vehicle in the Hillsborough Road area of Lisburn.

“The van was subsequently searched and approximately 20kgs of suspected cocaine was recovered.”

The man was arrested on suspicion of several offences, including possession of a Class A drug and possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply.

Police said he remained in custody at the time of their statement.

Police appeal for information

Detective Sergeant Martin said:

“We are actively committed to removing dangerous drugs from our streets, and proactively investigate to disrupt and arrest those involved in the drugs trade.”

Police are encouraging anyone with information about drug use or supply to contact them.

Information can be provided through the following channels:

• Police non-emergency number: 101

• Online police reporting: http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

• Crimestoppers anonymously: 0800 555 111

• Crimestoppers online: http://crimestoppers-uk.org/

The suspected drugs have an estimated street value of £2.4 million, although their precise composition has not been confirmed in the information released by police. No charges have been announced.