'Significant' amount of Class B drugs seized in Newtownabbey

Police have seized a 'significant' amount of Class B drugs and made an arrest during a search in Newtownabbey today (Thursday).

Officers from the Antrim and Newtownabbey District Support Team conducted the search as part of an investigation into the manufacture, production and supply of cannabis.

Officers seized a significant amount of Class B drugs in various forms alongside a small amount of Class A drugs. (Pic: PSNI).placeholder image
Officers seized a significant amount of Class B drugs in various forms alongside a small amount of Class A drugs. (Pic: PSNI).

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Officers seized a significant amount of Class B drugs in various forms. A small amount of Class A drugs were also recovered.

"One male was arrested at the scene and is currently in custody. The investigation is ongoing.”

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