£860,000 worth of drugs seized in Co. Down

PSNI are appealing for information.

PSNI are appealing for information.
Author: Hannah PattersonPublished 11th Apr 2025
Last updated 11th Apr 2025

Police have seized drugs with an estimated street value of £860,000 in Co Down.

Suspected cocaine and cannabis were discovered following the search of a property in the Carrigenagh Road area of Kilkeel.

A 46 year old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A Controlled drug, possession of a Class A Controlled drug with intent to supply, possession of a Class B Controlled drug and possession of a Class B Controlled drug with intent to supply.

He remains in police custody at this time.

A PSNI spokesman said: "Our officers will continue to protect communities from the harm of illegal drugs.

"As a result of this excellent police work, a large quantity of suspected dangerous controlled drugs are now safely off our streets.

"Drugs have no place in our community and I am making a direct appeal to anyone with information about the illicit supply, possession or misuse of drugs to contact us on the non-emergency number 101.

"The seizure demonstrates our commitment to keeping local communities safe from this type of criminality and removing these illegal substances from our streets."