Police arrest man and seize suspected Class C drugs in Derry city centre
Police responded to a report of a male acting suspiciously on Shipquay Street
District Support Team and Response officers seized suspected Class C drugs and made an arrest following an incident in Derry city centre yesterday afternoon, (Sunday, June 30).
At around 4.10pm, police responded to a report of a male acting suspiciously on Shipquay Street.
Officers subsequently located a male in the Orchard Street area who matched the description of the man provided in the report.
This male, aged 22-years-old, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of Possession of a Class C controlled drug, and possession with intent to supply a Class C controlled drug, and he remains in police custody at this time.
Officers also seized a quantity of Class C drugs.
Inspector Craig said: “I want to take this opportunity to continue to urge anyone with concerns about suspected drugs activity, or who has information about suspected drug dealing in their area to report it to us on the non-emergency number 101.
"Information can also be provided anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org"