West Belfast UDA linked drugs seized enroute from Spain and at Ballymena address

Officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) investigating criminality linked to the West Belfast UDA have seized herbal cannabis with an estimated value of more than £8,000.

£7,000 of cannabis was intercepted enroute from Spain and a further £1,000 worth of the drug was located during a follow up search at an address in Ballymena.

A 28 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of importing a controlled drug, possession class B, possession class B with intent to supply and attempted possession of class 8 with intent to supply. He remains in custody at present.