Two men have been released following a police operation uncovering a large sum of money in a car in Newry
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Unit have on Monday 13th January stopped a vehicle in Newry and seized a large sum of money.
Detective Sergeant Tracey speaking on the 13th January said: “Following a proactive policing operation, officersxa0stopped a vehicle at the Belfast Road area.xa0Assisted by colleagues from the Roads Policing Unit,xa0a search was conducted of the vehicle and around £75,000 in cash was recovered. The money has been taken away for further forensic examinations.
“Two men aged 49 and 42 years old were arrested on suspicion of possessing criminal property. Both are currently in police custody at this time.
“We are committed to disrupting the activities of criminals and would encourage anyone who has any information about criminal activity to contact police on the non-emergency number 101 with any information they have.
“Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”
In an update today (14th January 2025), a police spokesperson said that the two men aged 49 and 42 years old arrested following a vehicle stop at the Belfast Road area of Newry on Monday 13th January, have both been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
