Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
£1MILLION DRUG HAUL
Two arrested after cannabis stash is seized
A MAN and woman have been arrested in connection with a £1million cannabis seizure.
Police said the operation was part of an investigation into the illegal supply of drugs.
The man, 48, and the 37-year-old woman remain in police custody.
Detective Inspector Pete Mullan said: “They were arrested in the Lisburn Road area of South Belfast on Thursday.
“Searches were carried out and cannabis with an approximate street value of £1million recovered. The man and woman remain in police custody at this time.
“These arrests and seizures are evidence of our ongoing commitment to removing and disrupting the illegal supply of drugs into Northern Ireland.
“The seizure of these drugs has removed a substantial
North Belfast on Wednesday. He said: “This is not the first time drugs have been found on the street in this area.
“Two residents were out walking past the play park and found them there, lying on the ground.
“This has proved how serious a problem drugs are in the area. amount of cannabis and prevented £1million from falling into the hands of organised criminals who profit from other’s misery.
“We are committed to tackling drugs and would appeal to the public to speak to us if they have any concerns or information regarding drugs. The number to call is 101.
“Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is anonymous and gives people the power to
speak up and stop crime.”
Everyone should be able to walk the streets without any danger and thankfully residents acted quickly to remove these drugs from causing any serious harm.
“This proves the challenges we have to continue to raise the concerns around drugs and to ensure children and everyone can safely walk our streets without any dangers. We can do this together, drugs ruin lives, families and communities.”