Luxury watches, a high-value car, a large sum of cash, two imitation firearms, and other weaponry was also seized (Image: PSNI) Detectives have arrested a man and seized suspected drugs and criminal property after a search in East Belfast . Today, Saturday July 27, officers conducted a search of a house in the Short Strand area of the city. Police say the search was in connection with an ongoing investigation into organised crime.
Detective Inspector Sweeney from the Police Service’s Organised Crime Branch added: "As a result of today’s operation officers seized suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of £45,000, and suspected cannabis with an estimated street worth of £2,000. Read more: Teen taken to hospital after being 'tackled off bike' in Belfast "Luxury watches, a high-value car, a large sum of cash, two imitation firearms, and other weaponry was also seized. All items including the suspected drugs will now undergo further forensic examination as part of our ongoing enquiries.
"A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply and possession of criminal property. Luxury watches, a high-value car, a large sum of cash, two imitation firearms, and other weaponry was also seized. (Image: PSNI) "The man is currently in police custody as the investigation progresses.
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