Two men arrested on suspicion of drug offences by officers investigating South East Antrim UDA Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences by officers investigating the South East Antrim UDA Connla Young 12 May, 2021 16:40
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences by officers investigating the South East Antrim UDA.
Members of the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) arrested the pair in an operation in Carrickfergus involving the PSNI and National Crime Agency (NCA).
A 23-year-old man was detained at his home yesterday and later released pending a report.
A second man, aged 51, handed himself into police today and remainsd in custody.
Drugs with an estimated street value of £80,000 have been seized by police in Londonderry.
Members of the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) seized suspected class A drugs and a substantial sum of cash during searches in the city on Wednesday.
The PSNI also made two arrests, saying the operation was part of an investigation into suspected drugs activity linked to the INLA.
Four searches were conducted at addresses and premises across the city , during which two vehicles were also seized.
A PSNI Detective Inspector said: Yesterday afternoon, we conducted a search of premises in the Pennyburn area where we seized what we believe to be a cocaine press.