Suspected class A, B and C drugs seized and man arrested following search in Newcastle

Newry, Mourne and Down District Support Team officers, assisted by local Neighbourhood Policing Team officers, conducted a search at a property in the Newcastle area, on Thursday 7 December.

As a result of the search quantities of suspected cocaine, cannabis, diazepam and a sum of cash was seized. A 22 year old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including possession of class A, B and C drugs, possession of class A, B and C drugs with intent to supply and possessing criminal property. The man was questioned and later released on bail to allow for further police enquiries to be conducted.

Newry, Mourne & Down District Commander, Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “This search and arrest demonstrates our commitment to keeping our local communities safe from this type of criminality and removing dangerous, illegal substances from our streets. I would ask anyone with concerns or information about the supply or use of illegal drugs to contact police on 101. A report can also be made online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”