Large quantity of drugs and stun gun seized during search in Mayobridge

Drugs and a stun gun are among the items seized during a search in Mayobridge, Co Down.

The PSNI have said that a large quantity of prescription and non-prescription medication was seized along with quantities of suspected cannabis, magic mushrooms, cocaine and over 20 bottles of whiskey.

A “stun gun type device” was also discovered at the property.

The search by Newry, Mourne and Down District Support Team officers, assisted by local Neighbourhood Policing Team officers, took place at a property in the area on Friday.

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Two women, aged 29 and 35, were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including possession of class A, B and C drugs, possession of a class C drug with intent to supply and possession of a prohibited article.

Both were questioned and later released on bail to allow for further police inquiries to be conducted.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Commander, Superintendent Norman Haslett, said the searches are carried out to remove drugs from circulation.

“We are actively committed to removing dangerous drugs from our streets, and proactively investigate and carry out searches to disrupt this activity, and those involved in the drugs trade,” he said.