Four men charged after more than £1million Class B controlled drugs seized

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Unit have charged four men in relation to a number of drug offences following searches.
By Gemma Murray
Published 19th May 2022, 10:35 BST
Updated 19th May 2022, 10:37 BST
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In a statement the PSNI said that a quantity of suspected Class B drugs, with an estimated street value of approximately £510,000, was recovered following a number of searches of vehicles and properties across Belfast on Tuesday evening (17th May).

Earlier searches in Lurgan and Belfast resulted in the seizure of Class B drugs, with an estimated value of around £555,000.

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They added that two men, aged 45 and 40, face charges including possession of a Class B controlled drug, possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply and conspiracy to supply a Class B controlled drug.

Both have also been reported to the Public Prosecution Service on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug.

A 53-year-old man has been charged with possession of a Class B controlled drug, possession with intent to supply and criminal damage.

All three men are due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court this morning, (Thursday, 19th May).

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Meanwhile, a 57-year-old man has been charged with possession of Class B controlled drugs and possession with intent to supply.

He is due before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on 15th June.

As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.