30/11/2023

Woman Arrested In Coleraine Search Operation

A 44-year-old woman has been arrested following a search operation in Coleraine.

Officers from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch conducted a search of a house in the Coleraine on the evening of Wednesday 29th November, and seized a number of items.

A quantity of suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs were located and taken away for further examination, alongside a quantity of cash.

The woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A and B controlled drugs, possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs, possession of criminal property and attempted obstruction of police. She remains in police custody at this time.

Detective Inspector MacCionáoith said: "We are actively committed to removing dangerous drugs from our streets, and proactively investigate and carry out searches to disrupt this activity, and those involved in the drugs trade. If you have any information about the use or supply of drugs you can contact police on 101, or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/."

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