Suspected cocaine worth £750,000 seized after van searched in Omagh
It forms part of an investigation by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force
Three quarters of a million pounds worth of suspected cocaine has been seized after police searched a van in Omagh.
A man is in custody after it happened yesterday.
Police say it comes as part of an investigation into suspected criminality linked to republican paramilitary group the INLA.
A PSNI statement said, “Detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) investigating suspected criminal activity linked the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) have recovered a quantity of suspected class A drugs and arrested a man following a search of a vehicle in Omagh on Thursday 21st November.”
Detective Inspector Pyper said, “Officers conducted a search of a van in the Doogary Road area of Omagh on Thursday morning and recovered suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of £750,000. A 38 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of class A controlled drugs with intent to supply. He remains in police custody at this time.”
DI Pyper continued, “We are committed protecting our communities by removing dangerous drugs from our streets. This demonstrates the PCTF’s commitment to tackling all types of organised criminality linked to paramilitaries. Our enquiries are ongoing and we would like to thank the local community for their continued support and we will continue to act on the information you provide us.”