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06 Sept 2025

Derry search leads to seizure of cash and drugs

Officers from Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) seized £8,000 in cash, and suspected Class A and suspected Class B drugs

Derry search leads to seizure of cash and drugs

The items seized by officers from Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT)

Police in Derry have seized £8,000 in cash, and suspected Class A and suspected Class B drugs.

The suspected drugs, along with the cash, were seized by officers from Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) during a planned search of a property in the Racecourse Road area yesterday, (Wednesday, 21st February). All items seized will be subject to further forensic examination.

A 20-year-old man who was arrested as part of enquiries was subsequently bailed pending further police enquiries.

Sergeant McCollum from Ballyarnett NPT said: "As enquiries continue, we want to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone with information relating to the illegal use or supply of drugs in their area to call us on 101.

“We know that the illicit supply, possession or misuse of drugs is a concern in the community.

“You can also make a report online via www.psni.police.uk/report or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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