East Belfast: Three Arrested, £40k Drugs Seized in Police Search

Police seized suspected Class A drugs worth £40k in East Belfast, leading to the arrest of two men and one woman.

East Belfast: Three Arrested, £40k Drugs Seized in Police Search
East Belfast: Three Arrested, £40k Drugs Seized in Police Search

Someone searched a place in East Belfast and found drugs worth about £40,000, leading to the arrest of a woman and two men.

This incident occurred on Friday, February 28th, in the Short Strand area. Officers seized what they believe to be Class A drugs.

Police arrested three people for drug-related offenses: a woman in her 70s, a man in his 50s, and another man in his 40s. They are currently out on bail while police continue their investigation.

The property was searched under the Misuse of Drugs Act, resulting in the discovery of Class A drugs with an estimated value of forty thousand pounds. The drugs are now undergoing further examination.

Detective Inspector Corrigan stated that police are committed to combating drug crime. He emphasized that they listen to community concerns and act upon information received from the public.

Police urge people to share any information they may have. Anyone with information about drugs is encouraged to call 101, report it online, or remain anonymous by calling Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

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