16/04/2026
PSNI Donate To HURT After Forfeiture Order
Police in Derry City & Strabane have donated £2,460 to the HURT charity after Londonderry Crown Court granted a forfeiture order arising from a drugs and cash seizure.
District Support Team Inspector Cathal Pearce said: "This was one of our cases that went through the Court. Controlled Class B drugs were seized during a vehicle stop in the Waterside area in October 2024, and a subsequent house search in the city when a further quantity of Class B controlled drugs and cash were seized."
"The Judge granted the Forfeiture Order we applied for and, as a result of this, we have been able to donate of £2,460 seized as part of the investigation to local charity HURT (Have Your Tomorrows)."
He added: "We have no doubt the money will be used to support people who are vulnerable and in need of help."
HURT supports young people in Derry/Londonderry, Limavady and Strabane who are dealing with alcohol and drug addiction.
Leanne Doherty, Business Development and Social Enterprise Manager for HURT, said: "We are delighted to receive this kind donation from the PSNI. At a time when demand for our services continues to grow and the funding landscape remains increasingly challenging; this support is invaluable. It enables us to continue providing our services at no cost to our clients, ensuring that those who need help most can access it without barrier."
District Support Team Inspector Cathal Pearce said: "This was one of our cases that went through the Court. Controlled Class B drugs were seized during a vehicle stop in the Waterside area in October 2024, and a subsequent house search in the city when a further quantity of Class B controlled drugs and cash were seized."
He added: "We have no doubt the money will be used to support people who are vulnerable and in need of help."
HURT supports young people in Derry/Londonderry, Limavady and Strabane who are dealing with alcohol and drug addiction.
Leanne Doherty, Business Development and Social Enterprise Manager for HURT, said: "We are delighted to receive this kind donation from the PSNI. At a time when demand for our services continues to grow and the funding landscape remains increasingly challenging; this support is invaluable. It enables us to continue providing our services at no cost to our clients, ensuring that those who need help most can access it without barrier."
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