Two arrested as police seize quantity of drugs in Ballymena

Two men were arrested by Ballymena Local Policing Team following the seizure of approximately 1kg of suspected class B controlled drugs, scales, phones and cash, in the town on Saturday night, 12 March.

Officers also seized 'sweets' which police suspect to contain Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis.

According to police, these type of drugs are becoming more and more prevalent and could be easily mistaken for the genuine shop bought versions.

A spokesperson for police in Mid and East Antrim commented:

“We would like to take this opportunity to ask you to report any information you may have to help get drugs off our streets and protect our communities.

“If you have any information on the misuse of drugs in your area call us on 101. If you would rather not contact us but still feel you need to let someone know completely anonymously you can call Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.”