Man arrested and £10,000 of drugs seized in Co Armagh

A 26-year-old man has been arrested and more than £10,000 of suspected class A and B drugs seized in Co Armagh.

It came after police stopped a car in Portadown on Monday night.

Police said the vehicle came to their attention in the Hobson Park area at around 9.15pm.

During a follow-up search at the suspect’s address, they said large amounts of herbal cannabis and cannabis resin, along with further quantities of suspected cocaine, other drug paraphernalia and fireworks were found.

Police said the man will be questioned on suspicion of a number of offences including possession of class A drugs, possession of class A drugs with intent to supply, possession of class B drugs and possession of class B drugs with intent to supply. He remains in custody at present.

Neighbourhood Inspector Nick Woods praised the officers involved.

“This was excellent work from our local dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Team officers who suspected something wasn’t right and conducted a proactive stop and search,” he said.

“The drugs subsequently seized have now been removed from possible circulation and no longer present a danger to our community.

“We know that drugs cause nothing but misery to individuals, families and communities and we remain focused on identifying those involved in the drugs trade locally and shutting down their activities.

“If you believe you have information about drug supply or dealing, please get in touch with us on 101. You can also submit information online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/”