Six arrested in Belfast as drugs worth around £60,000 recovered

Police in Belfast have arrested six people in the south and east of the city.

It's in relation to drug supply offences.

Suspected class B drugs with a potential street value of £60,000 have been recovered.

The arrests are part of a wider investigation into the supply of controlled drugs by an organised criminal gang over a period of time.

Those arrested were a 40 year old female and five men aged 36, 37, 47, 49 and 68 years old. All are currently being detained by detectives for questioning.

Detective Inspector Kelly said: “We are determined to investigate the supply of controlled drugs by organised criminal gangs and remove them from our community.

“The sale of drugs funds gang related criminality and their activities create misery for families and exploits vulnerable persons.”

Anyone with information relating to the illegal supply of drugs in the community should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Crimestoppers is an independent charity which is 100% anonymous and gives the people the power to speak up and stop crime.