39-year-old man charged with number of drug-related offences in Derry
The man is due to appear before Derry Magistrates' Court on Friday, January 10 charged with a number of drug related offences including possession of class B drug, possession of a class C controlled drug and being concerned in the supply of a class B controlled drug, conspiracy to fraudulently import a class B controlled drug and possession of and converting criminal property
A 39-year-old man has been charged with a number of drug-related offences as part of an investigation by detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Branch (OCB).
The man is due to appear before Derry Magistrates' Court on Friday, January 10 charged with a number of drug related offences including possession of class B drug, possession of a class C controlled drug and being concerned in the supply of a class B controlled drug, conspiracy to fraudulently import a class B controlled drug and possession of and converting criminal property.
He is also charged with traffic offences, including driving while disqualified and driving with no insurance. As is normal procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
The man was arrested on October 9, 2024 and subsequently bailed pending further police enquires. On the same day, searches were conducted in Derry during which approximately £20,000 in cash was seized, as well as a vehicle.
Today, (Thursday, January 9) following further enquiries, the same man was arrested on suspicion of further offences and subsequently charged. Also today working with colleagues in An Garda Síochána, a further search was carried out as part of enquiries.
OCB Detective Inspector MacCionáoith said: “Targeting drugs supply is a priority for the Police Service and we work tirelessly to tackle every aspect of drug supply and misuse in our area.
"It’s a vicious cycle we need to collectively break, and we all have a part to play. If you have information, or concerns, about the illegal use or supply of drugs please contact us on 101.”
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org