Man charged following Upper Hightown Road operation

A man is due in court today (Saturday) following a police search operation on the Upper Hightown Road area of Belfast yesterday (Friday, April 1).

The 23-year-old was charged following an operation involving detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) and officers from the PSNI’s Auto Crime Team.

He is charged with possession of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class B controlled drug, possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply, and using a motor vehicle without insurance.

The man is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court today.

As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

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