17/11/2017

Police Seize Cocaine And Prescription Drugs In L'Derry

Three men have been charged with drugs offences after police seized suspected cocaine, worth an estimated street value of between £30,000-£40,000 in Co L'Derry.

Police also found 100 tablets of the prescription drug Pregabalin after searching a vehicle in the Clooney Road area of Ballykelly at around 7.45pm on Wednesday, 15 November.

The men, aged 21, 23 and 33, were arrested and have been charged with possession of a Class A drug and possession with intent to supply.

The 21-year-old has also been charged with possession of a class B controlled drug.

The 23-year-old man has also been charged with possession of a class B controlled drug and possessing a medicinal product with intent to supply other than in accordance with a prescription.

All three are to appear before Londonderry Magistrates' Court today, Friday, 17 November.

(CD/JP)

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