Drugs worth an estimated £630,000 seized in Co Londonderry

Drugs with an estimated street value of £630,000 have been seized in Co Londonderry.

Police said Class A and Class B controlled drugs were uncovered during searches in the Draperstown and Tobermore areas on Thursday.

Two men were arrested on suspicion of drugs-related offences.

A police spokesperson said: “We conducted a proactive search operation of a house in the Crocknamohil Road area of Draperstown and recovered a quantity of class A controlled drug and drugs paraphernalia.

“A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug related offences and he has been released on bail to allow for further inquiries.

“During a separate search of a property in the Draperstown Road area of Tobermore, a quantity of class A and Class B controlled drugs was seized, along with a number of high values watches and quantities of cash.

“A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug related offences, he remains in custody at this time.”

Police added: “Our officers will continue to protect communities from the harm of illegal drugs. As a result of these excellent proactive police operations, a large quantity of suspected dangerous controlled drugs are now safely off our streets.

“Drugs have no place in our community and I am making a direct appeal to anyone with information about the illicit supply, possession or misuse of drugs to contact police on the non-emergency number 101.”