Police seize drugs worth £100,000 in Londonderry
Police have seized drugs with an estimated street value of £100,000 in Londonderry.
The drugs were seized after officers searched a vehicle in the city on Wednesday.
Shortly before 23.00 BST on Wednesday, officers on the city’s Strand Road were approached by a member of the public who said they believed a man driving a white van could be under the influence.
The vehicle was located in a nearby carpark.
Inside the vehicle, officers found a box of suspected cocaine, drugs paraphernalia, fireworks and approximately £40,000 in cash.
A suspect device was found in another search of the vehicle.
During a subsequent search of a residential address, a small amount of suspected Class B controlled drugs and a crossbow with bolts were discovered.
A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged with possession of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply, possession of a Class B controlled drug, being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of fireworks without a licence, possessing criminal property and driving while unfit.
He is due to appear at Londonderry Magistrates Court on Friday (12 July).
Inspector Cathal Pearce of the PSNI’s Derry City & Strabane District Support Team said: “We want to thank the member of the public who stopped our officers.
“Had these drugs made it on to the streets, they would undoubtedly have caused heartache for many people, including families dealing with loved ones who have addiction issues.
“Abuse of drugs such of these causes a huge burden for our health service providers and ultimately, could lead to death,” he added.
