Man appears in court after North Belfast £20k cocaine drug find

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By Adam Evans

A man has appeared in court after more than £20,000 worth of suspected cocaine and tablets were seized in North Belfast.

The 46-year-old faced drug-dealing offences was remanded in custody Belfast Magistrates this morning after yesterday's searches.

A woman, 51 has also been charged in connection with what happened and she's due in court next month.

A spokesperson for the PSNI said: "A 46 year old male was charged with a number of drugs offences, including being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, and appeared at Belfast Magistrates Court this morning, Saturday 18th August.

"It follows the seizure of more than £20,000 of suspected cocaine and pregabalin/lyrica tablets during searches in the Glencairn area on Friday.

"A 51 year old female was also charged with drugs offences and is due ot appear at Belfast Magistrates court on 13 September.

"As is usual procedure the charges will be reviewed by the PPS.

"The male who appeared in court earlier was remanded into custody."

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