22/01/2018
Class A Drugs And Money Seized In West Belfast
A total of £20,000 of Class A drugs have been seized following a search in west Belfast.
The drugs and a sum of cash were found during a planned search in the McDonnell Street area on Sunday, 21 January.
A 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drugs and money laundering offences.
He is currently assisting police with their enquiries.
(CD/LM)
The drugs and a sum of cash were found during a planned search in the McDonnell Street area on Sunday, 21 January.
A 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drugs and money laundering offences.
He is currently assisting police with their enquiries.
(CD/LM)
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