Large quantity of cannabis seized

DETECTIVES from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Branch have arrested a 32-year-old man in Omagh and seized a large quantity of herbal cannabis.

The man was arrested yesterday afternoon (Wednesday), in the Doogary Road area following a proactive stop-and-search of a car he was driving.

Commenting, Detective Chief Inspector Thornton said, “As a result of this vehicle search, officers seized a large quantity of suspected herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of £150,000.

“The man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession of a Class B controlled drug, possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of a Class B controlled drug.

“Officers then carried out a follow up search at a nearby property where a quantity of suspected Class C controlled drugs was seized. The man was further arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class C controlled drug.

“He remains in police custody at this time, assisting detectives with their enquiries.”

He added, “We are committed to investigating all aspects of illegal drug criminality and continue to listen to the community and act on any information provided to us.

“I would ask anyone with information about the use or supply of illegal drugs to contact police on 101 or online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/”

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/