Police in Belfast have arrested a man and a woman in relation to drugs-related offences following a stop and search in the Grosvenor Road area yesterday evening, Monday 12th October.
A 34-year-old man was arrested after officers located a quantity of Class B and C controlled drugs, which were seized. He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class C controlled drug and suspicion of possession of Class B controlled drug. He remains in police custody at this time.
A 42-year-old female was arrested after officers located a quantity of Class C controlled drugs, which were seized. She was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class C controlled drug with intent to supply and possession of a Class C controlled drug. She remains in police custody at this time.
Follow up searches were conducted at properties in the Newtownabbey and Newry areas, where a mobile phone was seized.
These arrests demonstrate our commitment to tackling the harm caused by illegal drug use and supply in our communities.
Enquiries are ongoing and I would encourage anyone with information about the supply or use of illegal drugs to contact police on the 101 number.
You can also report to police online, via www.psni.police.uk/report or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/
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