Police net 66lb of cannabis - plus suspected cocaine and tranquillisers - after patrol stops 'suspicious' vehicle in Ballykeel
A PSNI patrol has come across a haul of drugs in Ballymena.
It happened in the Ballykeel area of the town, when officers “carried out a stop-and-search of a suspicious vehicle in relation to drugs”.
The PSNI said: “Officers subsequently located approximately 30kg [about 66lb] of suspected herbal cannabis with a potential street value of £450,000.
"Also seized was suspected cocaine and Xanax tablets [this is a benzodiazepine tranquilliser – colloquially known as benzos].”
The seizure was on Thursday.
A man was subsequently charged and was due in Ballymena Magistrates' Court yesterday.
The PSNI added: “This drug seizure represents a substantial disruption of illegal drug activity in our community.
"We remain committed to tackling drug related crime and keeping our streets safe.
"If you have information about drug dealing or suspicious activity in your area, please contact us on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”