Drugs and cash seized following search of properties in Ballymena

Police have arrested two men and seized suspected Class B drugs, following a search of a property in the Ballymena area on Thursday 3rd April.

Officers from the District Support Team carried out a search of a residential premises in the Compassion Place area of the town, at around 12.30pm.

A quantity of suspected herbal cannabis was seized, along with a sum of cash.

Two men, aged 20 and 47, were arrested for a number of drug-related offences, in connection with the search. They both remain in custody at this time, assisting with enquiries.

Meanwhile, another search in relation to this investigation, was carried out in the Princes Street area of the town on Thursday 3rd April, at around 1.50pm.

A quantity of suspected Class B drugs, drug paraphernalia and three mobile phones were seized.

Police state their investigation is continuing and encourage anyone with information about the supply or use of illegal drugs to contact officers on 101.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/