Multiple arrests after searches for drugs in NI town

Three people have been arrested after multiple searches for drugs in Co Armagh.
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In a blitz against the drugs problem, the PSNI carried out a number of searches in various locations in Lurgan.

A 25 year old man was arrested on suspicion of various drugs offences following a search at a property in the Lurgan Tarry area of Lurgan yesterday (Thursday 22nd April).

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A PSNI spokesperson said: “A quantity of Class B controlled drugs and other items were seized during the operation and the man has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.”

Arrests made in Lurgan.Arrests made in Lurgan.
Arrests made in Lurgan.

After a separate search on Thursday April 15, a teenager was arrested.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police arrested a 17-year-old male on suspicion of a number of drugs offences, including possession of Class B and C controlled drugs, and theft.

“A number of items were seized during a search at a house in Lurgan on 15th April, including mobile phones, a bank card, and a quantity of Class B and C controlled drugs.

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“He was subsequently released on police bail pending further enquiries.”

Arrests made in Lurgan.Arrests made in Lurgan.
Arrests made in Lurgan.

And in another search on April 15 a woman was arrested.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “A 49 year old woman was arrested on suspicion of various drugs offences following a quantity of suspected Class B controlled drugs were seized from a property at the Gilpins Mews area of Lurgan on Thursday 15th April.

“She was later released on police bail pending further enquiries.”

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Searches carried out in Lurgan.Searches carried out in Lurgan.
Searches carried out in Lurgan.

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