PSNI seize cash and drugs during property search linked to paramilitary activity

The seized items will undergo forensic examination

Police seized items including cash, drugs, and electronic devices during a property search linked to paramilitary activity.

The PSNI said the search in North Belfast on December 3 was part of an investigation into suspected criminality linked to the West Belfast UDA.

The seized items will undergo forensic examination as police enquiries continue.

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Detective Inspector Maguire said: “The operation in north Belfast involved collaboration between several teams within the Police Service, including our Tactical Support Group (TSG), Dog Unit, Auto Crime Team and Paramilitary Crime Task Force.

“Today, Wednesday 3rd December, officers searched a property – seizing a large sum of cash, a quantity of suspected Class C controlled drugs, tobacco, and electronic devices.

“The items will now undergo forensic examination as our enquiries continue. We would like to thank the local community for their continued support and we will continue to act on the information you provide us.

“Today’s search demonstrates our commitment to tackle all types of criminality linked to paramilitaries.

“We would like to thank the local community for their continued support and will continue to act on the information you provide us.

“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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