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Suspected drugs, firearms, fake goods and tobacco seized in Dungannon as three arrested

'Anyone tempted to become involved in illegal drugs should be under no illusion; we will seek to identify them, arrest them and place them before the courts'

Three people have been arrested and a significant quantity of suspected Class A, B and C drugs have been seized, together with firearms and other items following a search of a property in the Dungannon area on Friday.

The searches were carried out by officers from Mid Ulster District Support Team assisted by Torrent Neighbourhood Policing Team, Dungannon Local Policing Team, and the Armed Support Unit.

Suspected firearms and ammunition, a sum of cash, tobacco, counterfeit goods, criminal property and other items were also located during the searches. Enquiries are ongoing in relation to these seizures.

A man in his teens, a man in his 20s and a woman aged in her 40s were arrested on suspicion of offences including possession of Class A, B and D drugs, possession of Class A, B and C drugs with intent to supply, possession of criminal property, possession of a firearm, and possession of ammunition.

They remain in custody at this time, assisting with enquiries.

Sergeant Delaney said: “Anyone tempted to become involved in illegal drugs should be under no illusion; we will seek to identify them, arrest them and place them before the courts.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone with any information about suspected drug dealing in their area to call the non-emergency number 101.

“Alternatively, information can also be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”

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