A man has been arrested after police uncovered large quantities of drugs following a search of his county Armagh property this morning.
Detectives from Reactive and Organised Crime Branch in Lurgan arrested a 23-year-old and recovered a large quantity of illegal drugs.
Detectives recovered ecstasy with an estimated street value of £19,000 and a small quantity of suspected cannabis during the search of a property in the Victoria Street area of the town.
The suspect has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to import a controlled drug, possession of a class B controlled drug and possessing a class B controlled drug with intent to supply.
He has since been released on bail pending further police enquiries.
This operation has removed a sizeable amount of illegal drugs and prevented potential harm to many people.
Police are determined to reduce the availability of illegal drugs and would ask anyone who may have any information about illegal drugs in their area to support us in our aim to get drugs off the streets and contact us on the non-emergency number 101.
Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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