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PSNI seize some 30,000 suspected Xanax tablets in Belfast

PSNI detectives have seized a large quantity of suspected drugs following a search in north Belfa...
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15.53 18 Nov 2017


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PSNI seize some 30,000 suspected Xanax tablets in Belfast

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PSNI detectives have seized a large quantity of suspected drugs following a search in north Belfast.

Officers from the Organised Crime Unit made the discovery on Friday night after searching a property in the Newington Street area.

During the planned search, officers seized approximately 30,000 suspected Xanax tablets, as well as a large quantity of suspected Class B controlled drugs.

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Police also seized drug-related paraphernalia. Detective Inspector Andrew Hamlin says enquiries are continuing.

Seperately, two men were arrested following the seizure of an estimated stg£70,000 (€78,450) worth of suspected drugs in Banbridge.

Police stopped a Volkswagen Golf on the Newry Road, travelling northbound on the A1, at around 9.00pm on Friday night.

They carried out a search of the vehicle and found suspected Class A and Class B drugs.

Police also seized suspected ammunition and a number of electronic devices.

Two men, aged in their 40s, were arrested on suspicion of drugs-related offences.


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