Officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) investigating suspected drugs criminality linked to the west Belfast UDA have charged a 37-year-old man with possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply, being concerned in supply of a Class B controlled drug, being concerned in supply of a Class C controlled drug and possession of a Class B controlled drug.

He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on August 14, 2023.

As per normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

The charges follow a search at a property in the Shankill area of Belfast on Friday, May 5.

37-year-old man arrested for numerous drug offences linked to the west Belfast UDA