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10/08/2023
Cannabis Worth £585,000 Seized In Belfast Harbour
A man has been arrested and a quantity of herbal cannabis seized in a joint Belfast Harbour Police and PSNI Organised Crime Team operation in Belfast in the early hours of Wednesday morning, August 9th.
Officers from Belfast Harbour Police effected a heavy goods vehicle stop and search in the Harbour area around 6am. During the operation, suspected herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of around £585k was found to be concealed in the vehicle.
A 42-year-old man was arrested and remains in police custody at this time.
DI Conor Sweeney said: "This seizure and arrest highlights the ability of strong partnership working with key stakeholders to tackle this type of organised criminality.
"I would appeal to anyone who can help us identify suspects or provide any information about suspected drug dealing in their area to call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, information can also be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."
Officers from Belfast Harbour Police effected a heavy goods vehicle stop and search in the Harbour area around 6am. During the operation, suspected herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of around £585k was found to be concealed in the vehicle.
A 42-year-old man was arrested and remains in police custody at this time.
DI Conor Sweeney said: "This seizure and arrest highlights the ability of strong partnership working with key stakeholders to tackle this type of organised criminality.
"I would appeal to anyone who can help us identify suspects or provide any information about suspected drug dealing in their area to call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, information can also be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."
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