05/05/2026

Man Charged Following £1 Million Drugs Seizure in Dungannon

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Organised Crime Unit have charged a man following a significant narcotics recovery and subsequent investigation.

The 30-year-old individual was arrested on Friday, 1st May, in the Cookstown area. In a related operation, officers conducted searches at a property in Dungannon, where they seized suspected Class A drugs. The recovered cocaine has an estimated street value of approximately £1 million.
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The defendant has been charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A controlled drugs, possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply, and being concerned in the supply of Class B controlled drugs.

Furthermore, he faces additional charges including the possession and transfer of criminal property. The police have also brought charges related to making and possessing indecent images of children, as well as attempting to pay for sexual services.

The man was scheduled to appear before Dungannon Magistrates' Court on Monday, 4th May. In line with standard legal procedure, the Public Prosecution Service will review all charges brought against the individual.

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