£25k of suspected Class A drugs seized by PSNI
Three people were arrested
Police have seized an estimated £25,000 worth of suspected Class A drugs last night (Thursday).
The PSNI says officers were alerted to a vehicle overtaking cars in the Victoria Road area of Magheramason, which failed to stop.
A police statement said when officers approached the vehicle there was a strong smell of suspected cannabis coming from the car and suspected Class A drugs were seized.
A 28-year-old man, a 24-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman, who were in the car, were arrested and remain in police custody.
A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving when unfit through drink or drugs, being concerned in the supply of a Class controlled drug and driving without due care and attention.
A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class controlled drug.
A 19-year-old women was arrested on suspicion of a possession of a Class A controlled drug and being concerned in the supply of a Class controlled drug.
Sergeant Moore said: "The suspected drugs seizure and arrests made last night were as a result of combined efforts involving Local Policing Team and District Support Team officers.
"We want to assure you, that every day, here in Derry City & Strabane, and with colleagues from across the Police Service, we are working to tackle the illicit supply or use of drugs. They cause misery in our communities - we have seen that far too often.
"I want to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone with concerns or information about suspected drug-related activity to contact police on 101, or submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
You can also speak anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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