Northern Ireland

Man (23) arrested over drug crimes linked to INLA

Drugs and other items seized in west Belfast by police investigating crimes linked to the INLA. Picture from PSNI
Drugs and other items seized in west Belfast by police investigating crimes linked to the INLA. Picture from PSNI Drugs and other items seized in west Belfast by police investigating crimes linked to the INLA. Picture from PSNI

Cocaine, a gun and a Taser have been seized by police investigating drugs crimes linked to the INLA.

A 23-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday night after detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task (PCTF) searched a house in west Belfast.

Police seized a gun, ammunition, a Taser, cocaine, amphetamine and cannabis, cash and other items.

The 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 remains in custody.

A police spokesman said: "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."

Anyone with information about drug crimes is asked to call 101 or submit a report online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/