Derry driver arrested for suspected drug offences
A 35-year-old man remains in police custody after officers carried out a preliminary drug test and searched his vehicle on Wednesday evening.
Police on patrol in the Waterside in Derry on Wednesday night (November 11) arrested a man on suspicion of offences, including driving when unfit through drink or drug.
The arrest was made by Tactical Support Group officers on patrol in the area of Crescent Link who, shortly after 9pm, were alerted to a vehicle, and signalled for it to stop.
When the driver, aged 35 years old, did come to a stop, officers detected a smell of suspected cannabis coming from the vehicle.
A search was conducted and a quantity of suspected Class C drugs was located.
Officers conducted a preliminary drug test using a drug-driving detection kit and the man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of Driving when unfit through drink or drug. He was also arrested on suspicion of Possession of Criminal property, Possession of a Class C controlled drug and Being concerned in the possession of a Class C controlled drug.
Following a further search, the man was arrested on suspicion of Possession a Class A controlled drug, Possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply, and Possession of a Class B controlled drug.
The man remains in custody at this time.
Enquiries are ongoing.