Arrest in west Belfast as part of investigation into criminality linked to INLA

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A 37-year-old man has been arrested in west Belfast as part of an investigation into criminality linked to the INLA. 

It follows the search of a property at Lisvarna Place on Friday. 

Police say cocaine, cannabis, fireworks and cash were seized during the operation.

A 37 y/o man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences as part of an investigation into criminality linked to the INLA.

It follows a property search in Lisvarna Place, West Belfast today.

Cocaine, cannabis, fireworks and cash were seized during the operation. pic.twitter.com/3zIClzSycQ

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PSNI statement in full:

Officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF), investigating ongoing criminality linked to the INLA have conducted a search of a property at Lisvarna Place area of west Belfast today (Friday 1 October).

A quantity of suspected cocaine, cannabis, fireworks and a sum of cash were seized during the search operation.

A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession and possession with intent to supply class A and class B controlled drugs, possessing criminal property and possessing fireworks without a licence.

Detective Inspector Maguire said: “The removal of drugs from our streets reflects the Paramilitary Crime Task Force’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding the community.

“The possession and distribution of drugs within communities will not and should not be tolerated and we will continue our campaign against those who are intent on profiting from the significant harm caused by drugs criminality and activity.

“I would like to thank the community for their continued support in removing drugs from the community.  We will listen to the community and act on information they provide, so I would encourage members of the public with information regarding drug dealing to call 101, or you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form viahttp://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

“The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”