11/04/2016

Man Charged After Police Seize £60,000 Cocaine

A man has been charged after police seized suspected cocaine, worth an estimated street value of £60,000, following a road traffic crash on the Springfield Road area in west Belfast.

Suspected cutting agent was also discovered in the Edenderry area of Belfast on Friday, 08 April.

The man was charged with drugs and motoring offences, including Possession of a Class A Controlled Drug and Possession of a Class A Controlled Drug With Intent to Supply.

He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court today, 11 April.

All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).

A 27-year-old woman was also arrested however she has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

(CD/LM)

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