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Arrests after cocaine and a gun seized in Co Armagh

Police arrested a man and woman in their thirties after cocaine and a gun were seized in Co Armagh
Police arrested a man and woman in their thirties after cocaine and a gun were seized in Co Armagh Police arrested a man and woman in their thirties after cocaine and a gun were seized in Co Armagh

A 36-YEAR-OLD woman and a man, aged 39, have been arrested after a gun and cocaine worth £200,000 were seized in Co Armagh.

The drugs and gun were found during the search of a house in Carbry Heights in Keady yesterday morning.

A large amount of cash, a Lexus car and a KTM motorcycle were also seized.

The man and woman remained in custody yesterday evening.

Detective Inspector Brian Foster said: "I am delighted that this large amount of drugs and a firearm have been removed from our streets. This is another example of the PSNI's commitment to tackling the issue of illegal drugs in our society and we are determined to continue to combat illegal drug supply and use."

He appealed to anyone with information to contact police.