Police carry out searches in Bellaghy and Toome - one man arrested on suspicion of drugs offences

Officers from PSNI’s Organised Crime Branch arrested a 25 year-old man on suspicion of several drug offences on Tuesday, September 6. He was arrested in the Toomebridge area on suspicion of possessing criminal property, possession of a class C controlled drug, being concerned in the supply of a class C controlled drug and two counts of possession of a class C controlled drug with intent to supply. Searches were carried out later that evening at a house in the Ballymoney area, a house in the Bellaghy area and a commercial premises in the Toome area. Some money, mobile phones and documentation were seized. Detective Inspector Keith Gawley said: “The 25 year old man has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries. Our commitment to tackling the scourge of drugs in the community remains strong and I would ask anyone who has any information about the illegal use and supply of drugs in the area to contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”