PSNI make two arrests, seize large quantity of cash and suspected cocaine in Carrickfergus and Dunmurry
Police have made two arrests, and seized a large sum of cash and suspected cocaine after intercepting a couple in a car in Carrickfergus.
Police in Carrickfergus arrested a man and a woman in the early hours of today, Monday 23 February, at a car park in the Marine Highway area of the town.
The man (39) and woman (32) were in a parked car which was approached by a passing police patrol shortly after 2am on Monday morning.
After speaking with the occupants a search was conducted of the car and a large sum of money was located.
Both were arrested and are currently being interviewed by detectives from Organised Crime Branch.
A follow up search was carried out at a property in the Dunmurry area wehre around one kilogram of suspected cocaine, along with designer goods, were recovered by officers.
Detective Inspector Kelly from Organised Crime Branch said: “This is a significant find and demonstrates the commitment of our officers to removing drugs from our streets and disrupting the activities of organised crime groups.
"I would like to thank the officers involved in the arrests and subsequent search for their excellent police work.”
Police are asking anyone with information about criminal behaviour or the use or supply of illegal drugs is asked to call them on non-emergency number 101.
A report can be submitted via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/