Prescription tablets seized by police in Ballymena

Approximately 140,000 prescription tablets have been seized by police in Ballymena.

Other unlicensed medicines were also discovered at a house in the town yesterday.

Police enquiries are continuing.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "The search follows reports of several postal intercepts at the address and demonstrates the Police Service of Northern Ireland's commitment to keeping local communities across Ballymena safe from this type of criminality and removing these illegal substances from our streets.

"Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with concerns or information about the supply of drugs in their area is asked to contact police on 101.

"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."