Northern Ireland Man charged after investigation into east Belfast UVF uncovers drugs and cash Close 1/1 A quantity of drugs and cash have been uncovered as part of an ongoing PSNI investigation into the East Belfast UVF. Gallery 1 A quantity of drugs and cash have been uncovered as part of an ongoing PSNI investigation into the East Belfast UVF.

A man has been charged after a quantity of drugs and cash were uncovered as part of an ongoing PSNI investigation into the east Belfast UVF.

Officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force arrested the 30-year-old man following the search of a house.

A quantity of suspected class A and B drugs as well as drug paraphernalia and cash have been seized.

Detective Sergeant Ricky Thompson said the search operation was in relation to an ongoing investigation into the activities of east Belfast UVF.

The man has been charged with drugs offences and is to appear in court on January 17. As is usual procedure all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

The Paramilitary Crime Task Force is made up of members of the PSNI, HM Revenue and Customs, and the National Crime Agency.

The body is aimed at tackling paramilitary activity and its associated problems.

Belfast Telegraph