Class A and C drugs have been seized after a wanted man was arrested in Belfast city Centre.
Police located a man wanted on suspicion of a number of offences in the Howard Street area in the early hours of Sunday, April 9.
While the arrest was taking place, officers carried out a search of a property where a quantity of Class A and C drugs were seized with an estimated value of £4,000 along with drug paraphernalia.
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A 24-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possession and supply offences and remains in police custody at this time.
Inspector Bell said: “This proactive policing operation resulted in the seizure of a significant amount of drugs which would otherwise have been distributed into the community. As your police service, we are committed to protecting communities and dismantling the supply of illegal drugs.
“I would encourage anyone with information, or concerns, to contact us on 101."
You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or through Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/
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