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08/09/2016
Man Charged Over £20,000 Drug Seizure In Portadown
A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with the seizure of suspected Class A drugs in Portadown.
The drugs are believed to be worth a street value of £20,000.
The suspect has been charged with two counts of possession of a class A drug, two counts of possession of a class A controlled drug with intent to supply and possession of a class C controlled drug.
He is due to appear before Craigavon Magistrates Court On Wednesday, 05 October.
All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).
A 32-year-old woman who was also arrested has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
DUP MLA Sydney Anderson said: "Drugs are a massive problem across the Province and the news that drugs have been seized in this area will cause concern across the community. The prevalence of illegal drugs on the streets is a real problem, one which I have been liaising with the police on. I believe it is vital that the police continue their efforts against those who supply these substances."
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The drugs are believed to be worth a street value of £20,000.
The suspect has been charged with two counts of possession of a class A drug, two counts of possession of a class A controlled drug with intent to supply and possession of a class C controlled drug.
He is due to appear before Craigavon Magistrates Court On Wednesday, 05 October.
All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).
A 32-year-old woman who was also arrested has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
DUP MLA Sydney Anderson said: "Drugs are a massive problem across the Province and the news that drugs have been seized in this area will cause concern across the community. The prevalence of illegal drugs on the streets is a real problem, one which I have been liaising with the police on. I believe it is vital that the police continue their efforts against those who supply these substances."
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