Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Unit (Paramilitary Crime Task Force), supported by Tactical Support Group colleagues, made two arrests and seized a quantity of suspected controlled drugs and cash in the Carrickfergus area today, Tuesday 18th February.
Detective Sergeant Hyslop said:
“A number of searches were carried out this afternoon, during which approximately £1,500 worth of suspected controlled drugs and over £1,500 of cash was seized.
“A man and woman, both aged in their 30’s, were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including possession of a class A controlled drug, possession of a class A drug with intent to supply, possession of a class B controlled drug, dangerous driving and possession of criminal property.
“Both remain in custody at this time.”
Detective Sergeant Hyslop continued:
“We are committed to addressing criminality linked to the trade in illegal drugs. Drug supply and misuse is a vicious cycle that we need to collectively break, and we all have a part to play.
“I would 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 via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
“The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/. To anyone who thinks they might have a problem with alcohol and/ or drugs and would like to get help please visit www.drugsandalcoholni.info for information on support services near you.”