06/03/2020
£38k Cannabis Seized In Co Tyrone
Cannabis worth an estimated £38,000 and a haul of prescription drugs have been removed from the streets of Co Tyrone.
A 21 year-old man was arrested during the operation in Coalisland on Thursday 05 March.
He is being held on suspicion of a number of drugs offences.
PSNI Sergeant Cochrane welcomed the seizure.
"We know that drugs can ruin lives and line the pockets of organised criminals and we are determined to disrupt and dismantle criminal activity relating to the trafficking in illegal pharmaceuticals.
"We are committed to making Northern Ireland a hostile environment for those in our communities who are involved in the drugs trade and anyone tempted to becoming involved should be under no illusion that we will seek to identify them, arrest them and bring them before the courts."
Any members of the public with information or concerns about the sale or supply of drugs in their community is urged to contact police using non-emergency line 101. Details can also be provided by dialling the Crimestoppers anonymous line on 0800 555 111.
(JG/CM)
A 21 year-old man was arrested during the operation in Coalisland on Thursday 05 March.
He is being held on suspicion of a number of drugs offences.
PSNI Sergeant Cochrane welcomed the seizure.
"We know that drugs can ruin lives and line the pockets of organised criminals and we are determined to disrupt and dismantle criminal activity relating to the trafficking in illegal pharmaceuticals.
"We are committed to making Northern Ireland a hostile environment for those in our communities who are involved in the drugs trade and anyone tempted to becoming involved should be under no illusion that we will seek to identify them, arrest them and bring them before the courts."
Any members of the public with information or concerns about the sale or supply of drugs in their community is urged to contact police using non-emergency line 101. Details can also be provided by dialling the Crimestoppers anonymous line on 0800 555 111.
(JG/CM)
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