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06 Sept 2025

Suspected drugs seized and man arrested

Suspected drugs seized and man arrested

Some of the suspected drugs and cash seized by waterside Neighbourhood Team officers.

Police in Derry have made an arrest and seized suspected drugs and a sum of cash. 

A 20-year-old man arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply, and on suspicion of possession of a Class C controlled drug with intent to supply remains in police custody this morning, Friday, 2nd December. 

The arrest and seizure of the suspected drugs was made by officers from Waterside Neighbourhood Team when they were on patrol in the Prehen area at around 10.20pm last night.

A subsequent search of a property in the Waterside area resulted in the further seizure of suspected Class C drugs and a sum of cash. 

Inspector Spence said: "We will continue our work to stop and deter those involved in such criminal activities and reduce the harm they cause in our communities. I would encourage anyone who has information about criminal activity to contact us on 101.”

You can also make a report to police online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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