05/06/2019
Arrest In West Belfast UDA Investigation
Detectives investigating the activities of the west Belfast UDA have arrested and charged a 33-year-old man with a number of offences.
The charges follow a number of raids in the Bangor and Newtownards areas on Monday 03 June.
The Paramilitary Crime Task Force charged the man with being concerned in the supply of class A and B drugs and possession of a class A drug with intent to supply.
He has also been charged with membership of a proscribed organisation and possession of class A and B drugs.
The man is due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates Court today, Wednesday 05 June.
(JG/CM)
The charges follow a number of raids in the Bangor and Newtownards areas on Monday 03 June.
The Paramilitary Crime Task Force charged the man with being concerned in the supply of class A and B drugs and possession of a class A drug with intent to supply.
He has also been charged with membership of a proscribed organisation and possession of class A and B drugs.
The man is due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates Court today, Wednesday 05 June.
(JG/CM)
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