Northern Ireland

Drugs seized from two properties in investigation linked to North Antrim UDA

Searches were carried out in Dunloy and Portstewart by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force

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Detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force searched two properties in Dunloy and Portstewart (Joe Giddens/PA)

Suspected Class A and B drugs have been recovered during searches connected to criminal activity linked to North Antrim UDA.

Two properties in Dunloy and Portstewart were searched by detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force on Monday.

A PSNI spokeperson said: “These searches were conducted at a house on Dunloy’s Lisboy Road and a business off Portmore Road in Portstewart as part of an ongoing investigation into criminality linked to North Antrim UDA.

“As a result of the searches, quantities of suspected Class A and B drugs were seized alongside a number of electronic devices.

“The items were taken away for further forensic examination.

“Our enquiries remain ongoing and I would encourage anyone with information about the supply or use of illegal drugs to contact police on 101.”