03/07/2019

Pair Arrested Over £6k Drug Raid

Police have arrested two men following the seizure of around £6,000 of drugs in Bangor.

Officers from the PSNI's District Support team carried out a planned search in the Clandeboye Road area on Monday 01 July. They discovered suspected cocaine with a street value of approximately £2,850, suspected cannabis worth £2,335 and suspected MDMA with a street value of approximately £750.

Both men, aged 17 and 24, were arrested on suspicion of a number of drugs offences.

The 24-year-old faces several charges including being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug, and possession of a class A drug with intent to supply. He appeared in court this morning, 03 July.

The 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug and possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply. He has been released to be reported to the Public Prosecution Service. 



(JG/CM)

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