Write a commentTwo men have been charged with drug possession following searches of three properties in the Newry area yesterday, Wednesday, 15 June.
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have arrested and charged a 33-year-old man with two counts of possession of a Class A controlled drug and possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply.
A 69-year-old man has also been charged with possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply and possession of a Class B controlled drug.
Speaking after the arrests Detective Inspector Shaw said: “The men, aged 33 and 69, were arrested on suspicion of possession on class B drugs and possession of class B drugs with intent to supply. Both men remain in custody at this time assisting with our enquiries. A quantity of suspected cannabis was also seized as a result of the searches along with cash and various other drugs paraphernalia.”
Detective Inspector Shaw added: “We, as a Police Service, are committed to tackling criminality, including the scourge of drugs. We are all too familiar with the devastation caused by such criminality and we continue to focus our efforts on removing illegal and dangerous drugs and targeting those involved in their sale and supply.”
Both men are due to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 13th July.
As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Anyone with any information or concerns regarding criminality in the community can contact police on 101, or submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org
