Police operations remove £630,000 of class A and B drugs from Mid Ulster streets

Seizures made during the police operation in Mid Ulster

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have seized Class A and Class B drugs with a combined estimated street value of £630,000 during search operations in the Draperstown and Tobermore areas on Thursday, 21st August.

The proactive operation targeted two properties in Mid Ulster.

Detective Sergeant Martin confirmed:

“We conducted a proactive search operation of a house in the Crocknamohil Road area of Draperstown and recovered a quantity of class A controlled drug and drugs paraphernalia.

“A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug related offences and he has been released on bail to allow for further enquiries.”

In a separate search of a property in the Draperstown Road area of Tobermore, officers recovered a quantity of Class A and Class B controlled substances, as well as high-value watches and cash.

Seizures made during the police operation in Mid Ulster

Detective Sergeant Martin continued:

“A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug related offences, he remains in custody at this time.

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

Police have urged the public to play their part in tackling the illegal drugs trade.

“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/.”

The investigation remains ongoing.