Three Men Arrested in Northern Ireland Cocaine Seizure

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Police in Northern Ireland have seized a substantial amount of suspected cocaine with a street value of £80,000 during a stop and search operation in Enniskillen. The arrests were made on Thursday, August 14, following the observation of suspicious activity in the Sycamore Drive area of the town. Three men, aged 24, 34, and 64, were detained and released on bail pending further enquiries.

Key Takeaways:

  • Police seized a significant amount of suspected cocaine with a street value of £80,000 during a stop and search operation in Enniskillen.
  • Three men, aged 24, 34, and 64, were arrested and detained on suspicion of Class A controlled drug-related offenses.
  • The arrests were made by the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Organised Crime Branch and Road Policing Unit officers from Enniskillen and Omagh.
  • The men were released on bail pending further enquiries.
  • Detective Inspector McCamley emphasized the importance of tackling drug supply and misuse, appealing to the public to report any information about illegal drug use or supply.
  • The 34-year-old man was further arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug.
  • The 24 and 64-year-old men were arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply.

Statistics:

  • £80,000: estimated street value of the seized suspected cocaine.
  • 3: number of men arrested and detained.
  • 2: numbers of men released on bail pending further enquiries.
  • 1: suspicious vehicle observed entering the Sycamore Drive area.
  • 1: non-emergency number (101) for reporting information about illegal drug use or supply.

Sources:

  • BBC News UK (cited as: BBC News())
  • Police Service of Northern Ireland (cited as: PSNI)