The law requires officers to record each stop and search and include the grounds on which it was conducted

Detectives in Lurgan have arrested a 23-year-old man and recovered a large quantity of illegal drugs following a search of a property this morning.

Detectives recovered ecstasy with an estimated street value of £19,000 and a small quantity of suspected cannabis during the search of a property in the Victoria Street area of the town.

The suspect has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to import a controlled drug, possession of a class B controlled drug and possessing a class B controlled drug with intent to supply.

He remains in custody assisting police with their enquiries.

Police ask anyone who may have any information about illegal drugs in their area to contact them on the non-emergency number 101. Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Belfast Telegraph