13/06/2016

Four Men Arrested Following Vehicle Search In Co Antrim

Four men have been arrested following a vehicle search in Co Antrim.

A Citroen Berlingo was stopped and searched by police in the Tully Road area in Crumlin at around 2.45pm on Saturday, 11 June.

A small amount of suspected cocaine was discovered.

Four men, aged 34, 36, 37 and 44, were arrested on suspicion of possessing criminal property. The 37-year-old man was further arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A controlled drug.

Inspector Gawley said: "Follow up searches in the Belfast area uncovered a quantity of suspected cannabis resin valued at around £1,000. The men remain in custody at this time.

"I would appeal to anyone with information about any illegal activity to contact Police on 101 to assist us in our efforts to thwart those who seek to gain from their criminal activity."

(CD/JP)

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