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A firearm, ammunition and a quantity of suspected drugs was seized by police in west Belfast on Tuesday evening.
Detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task (PCTF) searched the property as part of an ongoing operation into suspected drugs criminality linked to the INLA.
During the search of the property, the officers seized a firearm, ammunition, a Taser, suspected cocaine, amphetamine and cannabis – alongside a quantity of cash.
A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A drug, possession of a class B drug and firearms offences and possessing criminal property. The male is currently in custody at this time.
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Paramilitary taskforce arrest man in UVF linked probe A man has been arrested in east Belfast after drugs find. 17 December, 2020 17:54
A 36-year-old man has been arrested following a search in east Belfast, believed to be connected to UVF criminality.
Officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task (PCTF) searched a house in the Braniel area of Belfast today.
A substantial amount of suspected cocaine, a high value watch and a vehicle were seized.
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug, possession of a Class A Drug with Intent to Supply and possession of Criminal Property.
Detective Inspector Hamilton said: “This is the third search in an ongoing operation to tackle the harm caused by drug dealers linked to East Belfast UVF this week.