Man due before court in connection with £50,000 suspected drugs seizure in County Derry

A 30-year-old man has been charged with possession of a Class A and Class B controlled drug and possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply.

The charges follow a search at a residential property in The Orchard area of Draperstown on Tuesday, September 19, where suspected Class A drugs with an estimated street value of £50,000 were seized, along with  small amount of suspected class B drugs, electronic devices and assorted drugs-related paraphernalia.

The man is expected to appear before Derry Magistrates Court today (Thursday, September 21).

As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.