Suspect charged with drug-related offences after ‘£20k’ haul by police in Larne

One person has been arrested after police seized illegal drugs with a potential street value in excess of £20,000 in Larne today (Wednesday).
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Apr 2022, 19:19 BST
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It followed a search this morning by Larne and Carrickfergus Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) officers assisted by colleagues from the Tactical Support Group.

In a statement, PSNI Mid and East Antrim said officers “seized a large quantity of illegal drugs, scales, phones and other items”.

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The statement added: “They also seized various edibles, which police suspect to contain THC. They look from their packaging to be harmless sweets or other food items.

A police image of items seized in Larne on Wednesday.A police image of items seized in Larne on Wednesday.
A police image of items seized in Larne on Wednesday.

“The potential street value appears to be in excess of £20,000.

“NPT officers made the arrest and have subsequently charged the suspect with a number of drug related offences.

“We would like to take this opportunity to ask you to report any information you may have to help get drugs off our streets and protect our communities.

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“If you have any information on the misuse of drugs in your area call us on 101. If you would rather not contact us but still feel you need to let someone know completely anonymously you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”