Two men aged 27 and 21 remain in police custody
Stock image of PSNI officers patrolling the student area of Belfast known as the Holylands(Image: Liam McBurney/PA Wire )
Two men have been arrested after drugs and weapons were seized by officers after a car stop on an uninsured vehicle.
Police on patrol in South Belfast on Friday, January 16, spotted a vehicle that was shown to be uninsured on their systems and stopped it. They say the 27-year-old driver of the car told officers about an air rifle in the boot of the car and following a search they also discovered a machete.
The man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences with officers from the Tactical Support Group carrying out a further search of a property where class A and B drugs along with cash were seized. A 21-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of a number of offences. Both men currently remain in police custody.
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Sergeant Kennedy said: “Officers on patrol in south Belfast stopped the vehicle after checks on police systems showed that it was uninsured. When they spoke to the driver, a 27-year-old man, he disclosed that there was an air rifle in the boot of the car. A subsequent search uncovered a number of other items including a machete.
“He was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including possession of an offensive weapon. Tactical Support Group colleagues then searched a residential address. A quantity of suspected class A and class B drugs were seized, along with cash. “A second man, aged 21, was arrested on suspicion of a number of drug related offences including possession of a class A controlled drug with intent to supply. Both men remain in custody at this time, assisting with our enquiries.”
Sergeant Kennedy continued: “This was excellent work from our officers. Their actions led to the removal of the suspected drugs from circulation.
“We know that drugs cause nothing but misery to individuals, families and communities and we remain focused on identifying those involved in the drugs trade locally and shutting down their activities.
“If you believe you have information about drug supply or dealing, please get in touch with us on 101. You can also submit information online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. “You can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/. “
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