Man to appear in court charged with drugs offences

It's in connection with the seizure of almost two million pounds worth of suspected cocaine in Omagh

Police from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force seized £1.8 million worth of the suspected drug after searches in Omagh
Author: Tara GriffithsPublished 23rd Nov 2024

A man is due in court on Saturday charged with drugs offences after almost two million pounds worth of suspected cocaine was seized in Omagh.

The value was initially estimated at £750,000 but further examination revealed the drugs were worth much more.

Detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force say the 38,-year-old suspect has been charged with possession of class A controlled drugs with intent to supply and importing a controlled drug.

He will appear in Dungannon Magistrates court on Saturday.

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