16/10/2017

Police Seize Cocaine Worth £30,000 In Newry

A man has been arrested after police seized cocaine worth £30,000 in Newry.

The 29-year-old suspect has been charged with a number of drugs offences.

He is accused of possession of a Class A drug, possession with intent to supply, and possession of criminal property.

He is to appear before Newry Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 08 November.

(CD/JP)

Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

14 February 2024
Former City Centre Police Station To Become New 74-Bedroom Hotel
A former police station in Belfast city centre is to be redeveloped for a new 74-bedroom hotel. Belfast City Council's Planning Committee approved the development on Queen Street, along with granting Listed Building Consent to bring the building into use again.
22 April 2024
Police Issue Fresh Appeal For Witnesses To Banbridge Shooting
A man shot in the abdomen in a Banbridge car park on Friday, 12 April, remains in a critical condition in hospital. The man, aged in his 40s, was shot as he sat in a car by a masked man. Detectives investigating a shooting in the Rathfriland Road area returned to the scene on the evening of Friday, 19 April.
06 March 2024
Man Arrested For Headbutting Female Police Officer
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Newry for assaulting a police officer. While responding to a domestic related report, a local female officer was headbutted to the head, which caused swelling and bruising. The officer was seen by medical staff and her injuries were not more serious and she felt well enough to remain on duty.
15 April 2024
NI Man Jailed For Use Of Criminal Encrypted Communication Channel
A 44-year-old man has been sentenced to a total of 12 years for offences linked to EncroChat – an encrypted communication channel used by criminals. Michael O'Loughlin was arrested in 2020 following the search of a property as part of Operation Venetic, a UK wide operation by the National Crime Agency (NCA) designed to "dismantle EncroChat".
15 April 2024
Police Service Announce Closure Of 11 Station Enquiry Offices
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has announced a decision to permanently close 11 Station Enquiry Offices.