Three Arrests as Police Seize Suspected Class A Drugs Worth £25,000 in Derry & Strabane

Three people have been arrested after police in Derry City & Strabane seized suspected Class A drugs with an estimated street value of £25,000 following a vehicle stop in Magheramason. All suspects remain in custody while enquiries continue.

Police in Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have arrested three people and seized suspected Class A drugs with an estimated street value of £25,000 following an incident in Derry City & Strabane.

The arrests were made on the evening of Thursday, 5 February, after officers on patrol in the Victoria Road area of Magheramason observed a vehicle overtaking other cars in a manner that caused concern.

Vehicle Stop Leads to Drugs Discovery

Local Policing Team officers activated blue lights and sirens to stop the vehicle, which pulled over in Magheramason.

When officers approached the car, they detected a strong smell of suspected cannabis coming from inside. Following further checks, police seized a quantity of suspected Class A controlled drugs.

Arrests Made at the Scene

All three occupants of the vehicle were arrested on suspicion of drugs and driving-related offences:

• A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of:

  • Driving when unfit through drink or drugs
  • Being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug
  • Driving without due care and attention

• A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of:

  • Being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug

• A 19-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of:

  • Possession of a Class A controlled drug
  • Being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug

All three remain in police custody at this time as enquiries continue.

Police Appeal to the Public

Sergeant Moore said the arrests were the result of joint efforts between Local Policing Team officers and District Support Team colleagues.

He added that police continue to work daily to tackle the supply and use of illegal drugs, which cause significant harm and misery within local communities.

Anyone with information or concerns about suspected drug-related activity is urged to contact police on 101 or submit a report online via the PSNI non-emergency reporting form.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their website.