The £59,000 haul of drugs and cash seized by polcie in Co Derry
Police in MId Ulster also found about £29,000 worth of cash during the search in Magherafelt, alongside a “large quantity” of Cannabis Edibles.
In a statement, Inspector David Cochrane said: “We will continue to work in partnership with communities to reduce harm by removing drugs and harmful substances from your area and put those responsible before the Court.
“I would appeal to anyone with information about the supply of illegal drugs, or anyone who has concerns, to get in touch with us on 101.
“Alternatively, information can be provided to the Independent Charity, Crimestoppers on 0800555111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”
Writing on Police Mid-Ulster’s Facebook page, an officer said of the drug and ‘dirty cash’ bust: “Question: What do get when you combine meticulous planning, C Section crews, the Big Red Key and rapid entry?
“Answer: “£29,000 cash, approximately £30,000 of Class B, 100 edibles, one male into the cells and a loud cheer!
“Crews carried out a home visit in Magherafelt yesterday resulting in a lengthy operation and significant find.
“Finds like this take a lot of preparation and often are a long time in the planning but they simply wouldn’t happen without the information from yourselves.
“You may have told us something and thought nothing came of it but rest assured every bit of info is cruital so keep it coming. It’s the joint effort from us and yourselves that gets rid of the drug dealers.
“Many of you will have seen the Op Silent Guardian leaflets we delivered around the doors. Yesterday is the visible out working of Op Silent Guardian.
“So PM us or speak to one of us directly when we’re out and about.
“You can also find direct phone contacts to your local Neighbourhood Officer on the main PSNI website.”
