Several arrests overdrugs offences in city at weekend

Chief Inspector Tony Callaghan, the Foyle area commander, said Monday’s arrests were the latest for suspected drugs offences

Three other arrests were made over the weekend.

A 39-year-old man has been charged with drugs offences following an incident in Londonderry at the weekend.

Police made an arrest when officers were called to Kingsmere Gardens on Sunday afternoon.

The man was charged with possession of Class A and Class B drugs, as well as making threats to kill and threats to damage property.

And a 41-year-old man is to be reported to the Public Prosecution Service for allegedly possessing a Class B drug at Ballycanice Close, Eglinton, on Saturday evening.

An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a Class A drug and possessing it with intent to supply.

The alleged offence was detected by police Tactical Support Group officers at Strand Road on Friday night, September 19. A quantity of suspected ecstasy was seized and the man was later released on bail pending further enquiries.