22/10/2021
Drugs Worth Estimated £660,000 Seized In Larne
Drugs worth an estimated £660,000 has been seized by detectives from the PSNI's Organised Crime Unit and HMRC, in a joint operation in the Larne area in the early hours of this morning, Friday, 22nd October.
Following the operation, Detective Sergeant Patrick Conlan said: "Detectives, working alongside Larne Local Policing Team and our colleagues from HMRC, stopped a lorry in the Larne area at approximately 2.30am this morning, Friday, 22 October. A quantity of suspected Class B controlled drugs, worth an estimated street value of £660,000, was seized from the vehicle during the proactive operation.
"A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of Class B controlled drug and possession of Class B controlled drug with intent to supply. He remains in police custody at this time."
Detective Sergeant Conlan continued: "The harm caused by illegal drugs cannot be underestimated and neither should our resolve to continue to make Northern Ireland a hostile environment for those involved in drug dealing within our communities. These criminal elements prey on the most vulnerable in order to benefit themselves.
"Detectives within the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Organised Crime Unit will continue to work with our partner agencies as part of a collective effort to monitor and target drugs criminals.
"We will continue to disrupt those who seek to cause harm through the illegal importation and supply of drugs in Northern Ireland.
"I would appeal to anyone with information about illegal drug use or supply, to call police on the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online."
Following the operation, Detective Sergeant Patrick Conlan said: "Detectives, working alongside Larne Local Policing Team and our colleagues from HMRC, stopped a lorry in the Larne area at approximately 2.30am this morning, Friday, 22 October. A quantity of suspected Class B controlled drugs, worth an estimated street value of £660,000, was seized from the vehicle during the proactive operation.
"A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of Class B controlled drug and possession of Class B controlled drug with intent to supply. He remains in police custody at this time."
Detective Sergeant Conlan continued: "The harm caused by illegal drugs cannot be underestimated and neither should our resolve to continue to make Northern Ireland a hostile environment for those involved in drug dealing within our communities. These criminal elements prey on the most vulnerable in order to benefit themselves.
"Detectives within the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Organised Crime Unit will continue to work with our partner agencies as part of a collective effort to monitor and target drugs criminals.
"We will continue to disrupt those who seek to cause harm through the illegal importation and supply of drugs in Northern Ireland.
"I would appeal to anyone with information about illegal drug use or supply, to call police on the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online."
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