Mobile phones and a quantity of suspected drugs seized in two separate arrests in Derry

Both incidents took place on Saturday

Two separate arrests were made in Derry on Saturday in relation to drugs and traffic offences. A PSNI spokesperson said officers from Derry District Support Team (DST) seized suspected drugs in both incidents.

The first arrest took place in mid-afternoon, while the second occurred a few hours later in the evening.

Chief Inspector Pearce said: “At approximately 3.20pm on Saturday, November 15, a stop and search of a vehicle in the Ringfort Road area saw a 22-year-old man arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B controlled drug and being concerned in the supply of a Class B controlled drug.

“He was further arrested on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle without insurance and without a licence. During the vehicle search, officers seized two mobile phones and a quantity of suspected cannabis, with another mobile phone and suspected Class B edibles were seized in a follow-up search of his house.

“The vehicle was also seized and the man was later released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.

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“Later, at around 8.40pm on Saturday, officers on mobile patrol became concerned about the standard of driving of a grey Range Rover which had turned onto Irish Street. They attempted to stop the vehicle as it entered Dungiven Road, however, after slowing at the traffic lights, the vehicle drove on, before pulling over on the Glendermott Road.

“After speaking with the driver, who smelt strongly of cannabis, a vehicle search uncovered a half-smoked joint. A positive preliminary drug test conducted at the scene by our District Support Team officers subsequently led to the 57-year-old man being arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B controlled drug and driving when unfit through drink or drugs.

“He was later released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.

“These arrests are a great example of proactive policing in the community and demonstrate our commitment to keeping our roads and communities safe and ensuring that everyone using our roads does so responsibly. Please drive safely.”

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