Man (35) arrested after earlier drugs-related search in Carrickfergus

By Terry Ferry
Published 6th Dec 2022, 18:47 BST
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Officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force have arrested a man (35) following a search in Carrickfergus last month.

Detective Inspector Corrigan said: "The arrest comes after a search in the Edenvale Avenue area of Carrickfergus which took place on Sunday, November 20th. A quantity of suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs were recovered during the search.

"The man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including possession of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply and possessing criminal property. He remains in police custody at this time.

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“We will continue to work with communities and partners to disrupt those involved in criminal activity and reduce the harm they cause to our society.”

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Police have appealed to anyone with information about illegal activity to call them on 101.

A woman (32) was arrested at the time of the searches and has been released on police bail to allow for further enquiries.