Northern Ireland

Man arrested after drugs and weapons seized during Belfast raid targeting INLA

During the search of a property last night, police seized a firearm, ammunition, a Taser, suspected Cocaine, amphetamine and Cannabis, a quantity of cash and other items.
During the search of a property last night, police seized a firearm, ammunition, a Taser, suspected Cocaine, amphetamine and Cannabis, a quantity of cash and other items. During the search of a property last night, police seized a firearm, ammunition, a Taser, suspected Cocaine, amphetamine and Cannabis, a quantity of cash and other items.

One man has been arrested and drugs and weapons seized in west Belfast in a police operation investigating suspected drugs activity linked to the INLA.

During the search of a property last night, police seized a firearm, ammunition, a Taser, suspected Cocaine, amphetamine and Cannabis, a quantity of cash and other items.  

A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of suspicion of possession of a class A drug, possession of a class B drug and firearms offences and possessing criminal property. He is currently in custody at this time.

Detective Inspector Hamilton said: “"I am pleased to report the seizure of this firearm and ammunition to the people of west Belfast and indeed the wider community. We have removed the ability of these criminals to terrorise members of the community and our city is undoubtedly a safer place today as a result.

"Drugs cause untold harm in our communities and last night’s search is further evidence that PCTF are proactively pursuing drug criminals who prey on vulnerable members of our community. We will continue to listen to the public and act on the information they provide us, to target those criminals, involved in the sale and supply of illegal drugs at every opportunity.

"I would encourage members of the public with information regarding criminal activity to call 101, or you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ ."