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03 Dec 2025

30-year-old man charged to Derry Court following drugs seizure worth an estimated £48,000

Suspected Class A, B and C drugs with an estimated were recovered during a search in the Cityside area on Tuesday

30-year-old man charged to Derry Court following drugs seizure worth an estimated £48,000

Some of the items seized during during a search in Creggan on Tuesday.

Police in Derry, who seized suspected Class A, B and C drugs with an estimated street value of £48,000 on Tuesday, August 19, during a search in the Cityside area, have charged a man to court.

The man, aged 30, has been charged with offences including possession of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class B controlled drug, possession of a Class C controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply, and being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug.

He is expected to appear before Derry Magistrates Court on Wednesday, August 20.

Tuesday's search and arrest operation was led by District Support Team officers, with assistance of Tactical Support Group colleagues, Neighbourhood colleagues from Foyleside and The Moor, and Waterside Policing Teams and the Police Dog Section.

Police appeal to anyone with concerns or information about suspected drug-related activity to contact police on 101, or submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ You can also speak anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org 

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As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

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