Two men arrested after suspected Class A drugs seized in West Belfast

Two men have been arrested after suspected Class A drugs, cash and two high-value watches were recovered during searches in West Belfast and Crumlin, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said.

Searches carried out in West Belfast and Crumlin

Police said two properties in West Belfast, one property in Crumlin and a number of vehicles were searched under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Suspected Class A controlled drugs, a sum of money and two high-value watches were recovered and taken away for forensic examination.

Superintendent Mark Conway said the proactive operation involved officers from the Court West Neighbourhood Policing Team, supported by colleagues from the Tactical Support Group, Autocrime Team and Organised Crime Branch.

The PSNI said a related search was also carried out at another premises in West Belfast.

Two men remain in police custody

A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug and possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply. A 22-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of possession of criminal property.

Both men remained in police custody when the PSNI issued its update. Enquiries are continuing.

Information sought

Anyone with information about drug-related activity in their community is asked to contact police. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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