A man is to appear in court on charges relating to the seizure of over £1.4 million worth of suspected cocaine in Warrenpoint on Thursday (April 16).

The 53-year-old will appear before Newry Magistrates Court on Friday morning ( April 17), on a number of charges including possession of class A controlled drugs with intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of a class A controlled drug.

Police say as is usual procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

The suspected cocaine was seized alongside a sum of cash and electronic items after officers from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Branch, supported by the Tactical Support team, conducted a morning search of a house in the Mourne Drive area of the Co Down town.

Police say suspected cocaine was seized alongside a sum of cash and electronic items. Image issued by PSNI

placeholder image — Police say suspected cocaine was seized alongside a sum of cash and electronic items. Image issued by PSNI

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A police spokesperson said: “This significant seizure is the result of ongoing investigations relating to the supply of controlled drugs in the Co Down area. We are actively committed to removing dangerous drugs from our streets while disrupting and arresting those involved in the drugs trade.

“Support from the public is crucial and, with your help, we can focus our efforts on identifying those who make their living and cause so much misery and harm by bringing drugs to our streets and neighbourhoods. Together we can help protect those you care about."

If you have information or concerns about drugs in your community, call police on 101. A report can also be made online via the PSNI website, or to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.