Prescription drugs and weight-loss products seized in NI during international police operation

12 people were arrested following the searches of 23 properties across the country.

Some of the drugs seized.
Author: James GouldPublished 31st Oct 2023

Nearly £800,000 worth of illegal prescription tablets were seized as part of a week-long international police action in Northern Ireland called Operation Pangea.

Twelve people were arrested after 23 properties were searched in across the country earlier this month.

Drugs seized included Zopliclone, Pregabalin, and Xanax, as well as diazepam, Botox and weight-loss products.

PSNI Detective Chief Superintendent Andy Hill said over 700,000 illicit tablets were seized, which have an estimated street value of £785,000.

Our Reporter James Gould spoke to him on Tuesday. Watch below.