By Q Radio News
Two men have been charged as part of a Paramilitary Crime Task Force operation targeting the east Belfast UVF.
Class A drugs with an estimated street value of £180,000 were uncovered during separate searches.
One of a property at Ballybeen in Dundonald and another of a vehicle stopped on the M1 near Moira.
A man, aged 28, has been charged with possession of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply and possession of a Class B controlled drug.
Another man, aged 41, has been charged with a number of drug related offences including possession of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply and fraudulently importing a Class A controlled drug.
Both men are due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates Court this morning.
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