05/07/2013
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Break-In At West Belfast Dole Office
A west Belfast employment and benefits office has been broken into.
Damage was discovered at the Falls Road branch of the Department of Health and Social Services on Thursday at 07:50.
Damage was caused to internal doors and windows, but there were no reports of anything having been stolen.
Police Seize £11k Cannabis
Detectives have uncovered a haul of cannabis valued at about £11,000 during police searches in Kilkeel, County Down.
The find follows raids on Wednesday and Thursday.
Officers seized £7,500 worth of drugs at two homes in Abbey Park and a further £3,500 in the Leestone Road area.
Man In Custody Over Cannabis Haul
A man has been charged following a seizure of cannabis reported to be worth £120,000.
40-year-old Brett Wild is facing charges of possession with intent to supply.
Mr Wild was stopped by police in Castle Street area of the city centre on Wednesday.
Woman Convicted Over Benefit Fraud
A woman has been convicted at Banbridge Magistrates’ Court yesterday for claiming benefits she was not entitled to.
Annatres Keatings (28) of Rathfriland Street, Loughbrickland claimed Income Support, Carers Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £6,873 while failing to declare employment. She was given a four month suspended prison sentence.
(IT/CD)
A west Belfast employment and benefits office has been broken into.
Damage was discovered at the Falls Road branch of the Department of Health and Social Services on Thursday at 07:50.
Damage was caused to internal doors and windows, but there were no reports of anything having been stolen.
Police Seize £11k Cannabis
Detectives have uncovered a haul of cannabis valued at about £11,000 during police searches in Kilkeel, County Down.
The find follows raids on Wednesday and Thursday.
Officers seized £7,500 worth of drugs at two homes in Abbey Park and a further £3,500 in the Leestone Road area.
Man In Custody Over Cannabis Haul
A man has been charged following a seizure of cannabis reported to be worth £120,000.
40-year-old Brett Wild is facing charges of possession with intent to supply.
Mr Wild was stopped by police in Castle Street area of the city centre on Wednesday.
Woman Convicted Over Benefit Fraud
A woman has been convicted at Banbridge Magistrates’ Court yesterday for claiming benefits she was not entitled to.
Annatres Keatings (28) of Rathfriland Street, Loughbrickland claimed Income Support, Carers Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £6,873 while failing to declare employment. She was given a four month suspended prison sentence.
(IT/CD)
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