Woman arrested as police seize suspected stolen goods worth thousands in Belfast
Items recovered following a police search of a property in Belfast
Sunday 18 October 2026
A 30-year-old woman has been arrested following a police operation in west Belfast which uncovered suspected stolen goods worth thousands of pounds, suspected counterfeit currency and suspected controlled drugs.
The discovery followed reports of a woman believed to be driving while disqualified in the Rockville Street area on Friday morning, 16 October.
Police subsequently located the vehicle outside a property in the area and arrested the driver on suspicion of a number of motoring offences.
Counterfeit cash and suspected drugs recovered
Before seizing the vehicle, officers carried out a search which led to the recovery of a significant amount of suspected counterfeit currency.
A search of the woman also resulted in the discovery of a quantity of suspected Class C controlled drugs.
Officers then searched a property in the Rockville Street area, recovering a substantial quantity of items believed to have been stolen from commercial premises on Boucher Road and Knocknagoney Road.
Police estimate the suspected stolen goods to be worth thousands of pounds.
The woman was further arrested on suspicion of additional offences, including possessing counterfeit currency, handling stolen goods and possession of a Class C controlled drug.
She has since been released on police bail while enquiries continue.
Police appeal over suspected stolen goods
Police are appealing for information from anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity or been approached by someone attempting to resell suspected stolen items.
Officers are also warning businesses and members of the public about the potential impact of counterfeit currency.
Anyone who receives a banknote they suspect to be counterfeit is advised not to pass it on and instead report it to police.
How to provide information
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation can contact police through the following channels:
• Telephone: 101, quoting reference number 234 of 16/10/26
• Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 to provide information anonymously
Police enquiries remain ongoing as officers investigate the origin of the recovered goods and the suspected offences.
