Detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Branch have arrested a 36-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man on suspicion of possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply after a van was stopped and searched at Larne Harbour at approximately 10.35pm on Saturday April 15th.
A large quantity of suspected herbal cannabis, with an estimated street value of approximately £120,000, was seized during the search.
Detective Chief Inspector Richard Thornton said:
“Through Operation DEALBREAKER, and the multi-agency efforts of the Organised Crime Task Force, we will continue to carry out operations, to break the cycle of those who seek to cause harm through the illegal importation and supply of drugs in Northern Ireland, and to dismantle the organised criminals who profit from this incredibly harmful activity.“
I appeal to anyone with information about illegal drug use or supply, to call police on the non-emergency number 101.
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form viahttp://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online athttp://crimestoppers-uk.org/
UPDATE (Sunday 16 April - 17:07)
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have charged a man and woman to court after a van was stopped and searched at Larne Harbour.
A 36-year-old woman and 28-year-old man have both been charged with possession of a Class B controlled drug and possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply.
They are due to appear before Coleraine Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 17th April.
As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.