Picture of what police seized along with the drug-detection kit, which is pictured in the middle of the picture, coloured blue and white.
Police Derry City and Strabane say: “Shortly after 9pm on Wednesday evening, a car was detected speeding in a 30mph zone on the Springtown Road by officers from the Derry City and Strabane District Support Team.
“The officers were conducting Operation Lifesaver patrols in the area, which focuses on speed.
“The car was pulled over and, after speaking with the driver, officers noted a strong smell of cannabis coming from the car. A search was conducted and a quantity of suspected cannabis along with drug paraphernalia was recovered.
“A drug-driving detection kit was used to conduct a preliminary drug test which showed a positive indication for cannabis, and the driver, a man aged 41, was subsequently arrested.
“He was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including driving whilst unfit through drugs, driving with excess speed, possession of a class B controlled drug and possession of a class B controlled drug with intent to supply and remains in custody at this time.
Sergeant Moore said: “This drug-related detection was made by officers who were conducting a road safety operation.
“We know that drugs is an issue of concern in the community and we are working hard to disrupt and prevent those involved in drug-related activity and who bring nothing but harm to the most vulnerable within our communities.
“We’re grateful for the support of local people, and I’m keen to reiterate our appeal for anyone with information, or concerns, to get in touch on 101 or submit a report online via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport”
Reports can also be made to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Note to editor: Attached is an image of what was seized along with the drug-detection kit, which is pictured in the middle of the picture, coloured blue and whi
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