Police Make Drugs Arrest In Downpatrick

Police officers from Newry Mourne and Down District Support Team seized a large quantity of suspected class A and class B controlled drugs and arrested a woman following a search of a house in the Kingsfield Avenue area of Downpatrick on the afternoon of Tuesday 7 June.

dn_screenSuspected class A and B controlled drugs with an estimated street value of £15,500, along with a large quantity of cash was seized during the search. A car, believed to have been obtained with the proceeds of crime was also seized. The 48-year old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of class A and B controlled drugs, being concerned in the supply of Class A and B controlled drugs and possessing criminal property. She was interviewed and subsequently released on police bail pending further enquiries. The police investigation is continuing.

Police would appeal to anyone who has concerns about drugs in your community to contact police. We will look into any report that we receive as we work with the community to reduce the harm caused by illegal drugs.

Please call non-emergency number 101. Alternatively you can provide information via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.