Paramilitary task force charge man, 20, in connection with drug find

A 20-year-old man has been charged with perverting the course of justice by detectives from the PSNI’s dedicated paramilitary crime taskforce, following a search in December at a property in Millisle where £12,000 worth of cannabis was found.

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd May 2019, 14:50 BST

Updated 2nd May 2019, 14:53 BST

The man is due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates Court on May 12.

Police say the arrest is in connection with the search on December 18, 2018, where a quantity cannabis with an estimated street value of up to £12,000 and £2840 cash was seized.

A police spokesperson said: “As is normal procedure all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).

“He has also been reported to the PPS for possession of a Class B drug and possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply.

“A 48 year old woman has also been reported to the PPS for Occupier of Premises Permitting Drug Use.”

Following the search, a 45 year old man was also charged with possession of a Class B drug, possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply and possession of criminal property on Friday 26 April. He is also due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates Court on 23 May.