21/12/2018

Man Charged After Search In UVF Investigation Uncovers Drugs And Cash

A man has been charged after a quantity of drugs and cash were uncovered as part of an ongoing PSNI investigation into the east Belfast UVF.

The 30-year-old man was arrested by officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force following the search of a house.

A quantity of suspected class A and B drugs, as well as drug paraphernalia and cash have been seized.

Detective Sergeant Ricky Thompson said the man is facing charges related to drugs offences and will appear in court on Thursday 17 January.

As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.



(JG/CM)

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