Arrests made after planned searches

Detectives from Organised Crime Branch have arrested three men and a woman following a number of planned searches at properties in west Belfast yesterday (Friday 14th June).
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Jun 2019, 14:55 BST

Detective Inspector Pete Mullan said: “The searches were conducted at addresses in Clonavogie Gardens, St. James Drive, St. James Road and Springfield Road.

“A quantity of cash was seized during the searches.

“A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug and possession of a Class C controlled drug. A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of criminal property and possession of a Class A controlled drug while a 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession criminal property.

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“All three men have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

“A 57 year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm or ammunition in suspicious circumstances, possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of criminal property and a number of drugs related offences. She remains in police custody at this time.”