Drugs recovered during planned search in North Belfast

By Robert Skates

A large quantity of suspected drugs have been seized in North Belfast.

It follows the search of a house in the Newington Street area last night. (Frid)

Police also recovered drug paraphernalia during the planned operation.

Detective Inspector Andrew Hamlin said: "During the planned search officers seized approximately 30,000 suspected Xanax tablets, as well as a large quantity of suspected Class B controlled drugs."

Taking prescription drugs that you haven’t been prescribed in unregulated quantities can pose a massive risk to life. We are committed to removing drugs and illegal substances from communities in order to keep people safe.

The PSNI is committed to making Northern Ireland a hostile environment for those in our community who are involved in serious drug crimes. We will seek to identify them, arrest them and place them before the courts. 

“Anyone with any information about drugs or any illegal activity should contact police by calling 101. Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”