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17 Oct 2025

Man (62) arrested in Derry INLA probe to appear in court on drugs charges

The 62-year-old has been charged with possession of a Class B controlled drug, possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply and two counts of possession of a Class A controlled drug. He is expected to appear before Derry Magistrates' Court on Friday, October 17

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Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch investigating drugs criminality linked to the INLA, have charged a man to court following two searches in the Derry area on Thursday, October 16.

The 62-year-old has been charged with possession of a Class B controlled drug, possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply and two counts of possession of a Class A controlled drug. He is expected to appear before Derry Magistrates' Court on Friday, October 17.

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

A 53-year-old man has been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.

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