£20,000 seized by PSNI following drugs searches in Derry


A 39-year old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A, B and C controlled drugs, attempted possession of a Class B controlled drug, and possession of criminal property. He remains in custody at this time. As part of enquiries, officers seized a vehicle. Approximately £20,000 in cash was also seized
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch conducted two searches in Derry today, (Wednesday, October 9).
A 39-year old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A, B and C controlled drugs, attempted possession of a Class B controlled drug, and possession of criminal property. He remains in custody at this time.
As part of enquiries, officers seized a vehicle. Approximately £20,000 in cash was also seized.
Enquiries continue.
Detective Inspector MacCionáoith said: “I want to take this opportunity to encourage anyone with concerns or information about the supply or use of illegal drugs to contact police on 101. A report can also be made online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/”