Male arrested after Mid Ulster police seize drugs worth £10,500 and cash
A male was arrested after police seized suspected drugs worth around £10,500 plus a sum of cash in Mid Ulster on Tuesday (July 28).
The drugs and cash were recovered by District Support Team (DST) officers on a pro-active patrol targeting organised crime.
In a statement, the PSNI said: “Officers became suspicious of a male and stopped and searched him under Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act.
"A quantity of drugs was found hidden in the suspect’s underwear.”
The male was subsequently arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply and possession of criminal property.
Police added: “In total, approximately £10.5k in drugs and cash were seized. The suspect remains in police custody at this time.
“Reducing the harm drugs cause in Mid Ulster is our district’s priority. Our work reflects our continued commitment to this mission. DST remain at the forefront of Mid Ulster’s response to drug crime and this search is one of many carried out across the district every day to keep our community safe.
"Over the last 12 months, Mid Ulster DST has delivered a strong run of successful drug searches. None of it happens without you. Information from the public directly shapes our results and we want to keep building on that together.
“Seen/heard something? We want to hear from you. Call 101 or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”