Police make arrest after discovery of drugs worth £100,000

Police from Northern Ireland's Organized Crime Unit have seized drugs with an estimated street value of £100,000.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “The drugs, detected during an initial seizure carried out in conjunction with our Border Force colleagues have been shown through initial tests to be cocaine, MDMA and ketamine.

“During a follow-up search of a premises in the Shankill area of north Belfast today, Wednesday 29th May, our officers located drug-related paraphernalia and approximately £40,000 in cash. A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of charges relating to the supply of controlled drugs and the possession of criminal property, and remains in custody at this time.

“This search, arrest and recovery of drugs demonstrates the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s commitment to protecting our community from drug suppliers and to actively pursuing those involved in drugs criminality.

"Had these drugs made it on to the streets, they would undoubtedly have caused heartache, including for families dealing with loved ones who have addiction issues.

"Abuse of drugs such of these causes a huge burden for our health service providers and ultimately, could lead to death.”