Police said an “observant member of the public” approached police at Strand Road in Derry / Londonderry concerned that a man driving a white van may be under the influence. Inspector Cathal Pearce of Derry City & Strabane district support team, who will be progressing the investigation, said: “The vehicle was located in a nearby carpark. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to officers seizing a box of suspected cocaine, drugs paraphernalia, fireworks and approximately £40,000 in cash.
Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. "A 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession of Class A controlled drugs, intent to supply Class A controlled drugs, driving while unfit and possession of fireworks without a licence. "A suspected conducted energy device (CED) was later found during a full search of the vehicle and we located a small amount of suspected Class B controlled drugs and a crossbow with bolts during a follow-up search of a residential address.
The crossbow will be destroyed. "While in custody, the detained man was further arrested on suspicion of possessing criminal property, possession of a Class B controlled drug, being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug and possession of a prohibited weapon. He remains in custody at this time.
” Insp Pearce continued: “We want to thank the member of the public who st.
