17/07/2025
Police Arrest 20 Year-Old In Belfast On Drug Offences
A 20 year-old man has been arrested in Belfast on numerous drug offences after police carried out a stop and search of a vehicle on Tuesday, 15 July.
According to a report shortly before 2.20pm, the vehicle was driving erratically in the Westland Road area before three men were witnessed exiting the vehicle, causing criminal damage to another and leaving the scene.
Chief Inspector Mullan said: "The vehicle was later stopped and searched in the Dunbar Link area of south Belfast, and a quantity of drugs was located inside it.
"A follow-up search at a property also resulted in the seizure of a quantity of drugs, a sum of cash, and a quantity of fireworks."
The 20 year-old was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A, B and C drug, possession of a Class A, B and C drug with intent to supply, and possession of fireworks without a licence.
"He remains in police custody at this time, assisting with enquiries," said Chief Inspector Mullan.
"Enquiries remain ongoing, and anyone who might have any information which could assist, is asked to contact 101."
According to a report shortly before 2.20pm, the vehicle was driving erratically in the Westland Road area before three men were witnessed exiting the vehicle, causing criminal damage to another and leaving the scene.
Chief Inspector Mullan said: "The vehicle was later stopped and searched in the Dunbar Link area of south Belfast, and a quantity of drugs was located inside it.
"A follow-up search at a property also resulted in the seizure of a quantity of drugs, a sum of cash, and a quantity of fireworks."
The 20 year-old was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A, B and C drug, possession of a Class A, B and C drug with intent to supply, and possession of fireworks without a licence.
"He remains in police custody at this time, assisting with enquiries," said Chief Inspector Mullan.
"Enquiries remain ongoing, and anyone who might have any information which could assist, is asked to contact 101."
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