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06 Sept 2025

Man in custody after £150k drugs seized in Derry search

A 49-year-old man remains in custody

Man in custody after £150k drugs seized in Derry search

The suspected drugs seized by Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team

Police in Derry City & Strabane have seized suspected Class A and suspected Class B drugs with an estimated street value of approximately £150,000 following a proactive search in the city. 

The seizure was made by officers from Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team on Friday, October 11. 

As part of enquiries, a 49-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of offences including Possession of a Class A Controlled Drug, Possession of a Class A Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply, Possession of a Class B Controlled Drug, Possession of a Class B Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply, Being Concerned in the Supply of a Class A Controlled Drug and Being Concerned in the Supply of a Class B Controlled Drug. 

He remains in custody at this time. 

Police also seized a scrambler during the search. 

Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector Ryan Robb said: "This is an example of effective community policing at its best, and I want to take this opportunity to encourage anyone with concerns or information about the supply or use of illegal drugs to contact police on 101.

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"A report can also be made online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/ makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/”

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