POLICE have charged a man to court today of over a prescription drug haul.
A PSNI Foyle spokesperson said: “Members of the Derry City & Strabane District Support Team travelled to Swansea earlier this wee.
“As part of a joint operation with South Wales Police, a premises was searched and a 27 year old male was arrested before being transported back to Northern Ireland for questioning.
“As a result the male has been charged in relation to a number of suspected drugs offences surrounding the supply of Diazepam and Xanax into Northern Ireland.
“During the search approximately 11000 Diazepam tablets as well as a quantity of Xanax with a street value of approximately £12,000 were seized.
“The male is due to appear at Derry Magistrates Court later today.”
The spokesperson added: “The PSNI are committed to removing illegal drugs from our communities.
“We would ask that if you have any information at all then please call 101 or in you wish to remain anonymous Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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