‘Significant sum’ of cash found after lorry halted by PSNI

Detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Unit, and the Neighbourhood Police Team, have uncovered what they called “a significant quantity of cash”.

It followed an operation in the small Co Down village of Loughbrickland yesterday evening.

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The PSNI

During the operation, a lorry was intercepted by officers after it failed to stop.

The PSNI said: “A search was carried out and a significant quantity of cash was located and seized.

“One man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession of criminal property and suspicion of driving offences.

“He remains in custody at this time.”

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