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Police operation targeting animal smuggling seizes 57 puppies

Police investigating the suspected illegal importation of animals into Northern Ireland have seized 57 puppies, three adult dogs and a cat. A 44-year-old man has been arrested following the operation at the Belfast harbour estate. Detectives believe ...

03 Aug 2022 at 18:02

Northern Ireland

Suspected drugs worth £1m found hidden inside beds in vehicle

Police have seized suspected cannabis worth £1m hidden within divan beds in a vehicle in Belfast. Detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Unit, supported by Border Force and Belfast Harbour Police, conducted the operation in the Belfast Harbour ...

20 Dec 2022 at 23:17

Local News

Derry Crown Court: North-west 'organised crime gang' leader jailed for 11 years

The leader of 'an organised crime gang involved in the supply of illegal drugs in Northern Ireland and particularly in the North-West' has been jailed for 11 years at Derry Crown Court on a series of drug and proceeds of crime charges. Six other ...

16 Mar 2023 at 15:44

National News

Drugs worth 2.1m euros seized in Kildare and Westmeath

Irish police have seized cocaine and cannabis with a street value of more than 2.1 million euros following searches. Officers from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau also recovered more than 112,000 euros in cash following ...

16 Jul 2023 at 22:17

Northern Ireland

Drugs with street value of £2 million found in van destined for Northern Ireland

Police have seized drugs with a street value of £2 million which officers believe were destined for Northern Ireland. The PSNI’s Organised Crime Unit, in conjunction with West Midlands Police, are investigating the attempted importation ...

11 Jul 2023 at 13:42

Northern Ireland

More than 10 million illegal cigarettes seized at Belfast Port

More than 10 million illegal cigarettes have been seized at Belfast Port. The haul, which represented around £5.3 million in unpaid taxes, was seized by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) after being found inside a container that was scanned ...

26 Jun 2023 at 15:12

Local News

People 'snorting coke and taking pills are supporting violence and murder' - Minister Harris

Minister for Justice Simon Harris has told the Dáil he is concerned about the growing acceptance of drug use in the country, which is in turn supporting the violence and murder carried out by criminals. People who use drugs need to ...

16 Feb 2023 at 16:38

Northern Ireland

Island of Ireland is ‘wealthy place’ for drug gangs to target

The island of Ireland is seen as “affluent and a wealthy place” for drug gangs to target, the Republic’s police chief has warned. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the use of drugs on both sides of the border has become ...

28 Feb 2024 at 12:32

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Two men arrested after drugs worth £1.9m seized following search of property in Castledawson area

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have arrested two men following a proactive search in the Castledawson area, during which Class A and Class B drugs to the value of ...

10 May 2024 at 13:24

National News

Guns and swords seized in operation targeting organised crime gang

Nine suspected or replica firearms and six swords have been seized during a police operation against an organised crime gang in Co Armagh. Three rounds of ammunition and £6,000 in cash were also recovered, ...

06 Feb 2023 at 18:19

Northern Ireland

More than 242,000 illegal prescription pills destined for NI seized in operation

More than 242,000 unlicensed prescription tablets destined for addresses in Northern Ireland have been seized in a major operation targeting illicit and counterfeit drugs. Justice Minister Naomi Long ...

20 Jul 2022 at 15:25

Northern Ireland

Belfast bomb experience led UN cybercrime expert to career in law enforcement

A United Nations cybercrime expert based in Africa has told how his background growing up in Northern Ireland motivated him towards a career fighting global terrorism. Father-of-four Neil Walsh from ...

29 Dec 2022 at 11:00

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