Drugs worth £425,000 seized by Organised Crime Branch in Co Antrim

Drugs seized by PSNI Organised Crime Branch

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have seized suspected Class B Controlled drugs with an estimated street value of £425,000 on Saturday 29th March.

Detective Inspector Conlan said:

“Shortly after 1:40am, officers stopped a man in a HGV travelling from the area of Larne Harbour. A search of the vehicle was conducted under the Misuse of Drugs Act and a quantity of suspected herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of £425,000 was seized. 

“A 46 year old man was arrested on suspicion of Possession of Class B Controlled Drugs and Possession of Class B Controlled Drugs with intent to supply.

“He remains in police custody at this time.

“Our officers will continue to protect communities from the harm of illegal drugs. As a result of this excellent police work, a large quantity of suspected dangerous controlled drugs are now safely off our streets.

“Drugs have no place in our community and I am making a direct appeal to anyone with information about the illicit supply, possession or misuse of drugs to contact police on the non-emergency number 101, or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/."