Search and arrest in Derry after police find 3 kilo cannabis parcel sent in the post

A man in 50s has been arrested after a search in Derry which followed the discovery of around three kilograms worth of suspected herbal cannabis by postal services, the PSNI has said.

The parcel is worth an estimated £42,000, police say.

A man, 59, was arrested following a search in the Beraghvale area of Derry on Thursday and has since been released on bail.

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A spokesperson for the PSNI said: "District Support Team (DST) along with Tactical Support Group (TSG) have conducted a search in the Beraghvale area of Derry/Londonderry today, Thursday 25th April."

Inspector Pearce said: “The search followed the discovery of a parcel containing approximately 3kg of suspected herbal cannabis worth an estimated £42,000 which was intercepted via postal services on Tuesday 2nd April.

“Following today’s search, a 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number offences including importing a controlled drug and attempted possession of a class B drug with intent to supply.

“He has since been released on bail to allow for further enquiries."

The officer added: “The Police Service of Northern Ireland are doing all we can to prevent and detect as much drug-related activity as possible. Our appeal is to anyone with any information about suspected drug dealing in their area to call the non-emergency number 101 or, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org”

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