£50,000 cocaine haul seized in Derry by police
Detective Inspector Phelan from the PSNI’s Paramilitary Crime Task Force said: “Officers travelling in the vicinity of the Foyle Bridge on Wednesday afternoon, 20th December had reason to stop and search a van also travelling on the bridge.
“As a result of the search, a number of items including a mobile phone and suspected Class A controlled drugs were seized from the vehicle.
“Two men, aged 46 and 43, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug and possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply.
“The 46-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified.”
UPDATE 8.55 AM: The 43 year old man has now been charged with possession of a Class A controlled drug and possession of a Class A Controlled drug with intent to supply.
The 46 year old man has been charged with possession of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A Controlled drug with intent to supply and various motoring related offences.
Both men are due to appear at Derry Magistrates’ Court today, Thursday, December 21, for a first remand hearing.
As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Added DI Phelan: “Drug supply and misuse is a vicious cycle that we need to collectively break, and we all have a part to play.
“Our investigation is continuing and I would encourage anyone with information about the supply or use of illegal drugs to contact police on 101.”
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/
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