Police seize £2.4m cocaine after stopping vehicle in Lisburn

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 07:32 · Archive

Police found approximately 20kg of suspected cocaine worth £2.4million after stopping a suspicious vehicle in Lisburn.

Police from the PSNI Organised Crime Branch stopped a suspicious vehicle in the Hillsborough Road area of Lisburn at around 9.15pm on Tuesday, October 13. Officers searched the vehicle and recovered approximately 20kg of suspected cocaine, with a street value of £2.4million.

A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including possession of a class A drug and possession of a class A drug with intent to supply. He remains in police custody.

Detective Sergeant Martin said: 'We are actively committed to removing dangerous drugs from our streets, and proactively investigate to disrupt and arrest those involved in the drugs trade.' The PSNI encouraged members of the public with information about drug use or supply to contact police on 101, submit a report online via their website, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

How it is being reported

• Man arrested after £2.4m drug seizure in LisburnA quantity of drugs with a street value of more than £2 million has been seized by police in Lisburn.News Letter · 15 Oct, 07:17
• Police find £2.4m worth of cocaine after spotting suspicious vehicle in LisburnA man remains in police custody at this timeBelfast Live · 14 Oct, 13:48

In this story: PSNI Organised Crime Branch · Lisburn · Hillsborough Road

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