Suspected drugs seized during Paramilitary Task Force operation in Derry today

Two searches were carried out in the Sevenoaks and Church Meadows areas of the city.

Suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs and drugs paraphernalia were seized during the search in Sevenoaks.

The PSNI have claimed the suspected drugs find is linked to INLA activity.

PSNI Detective Inspector Brennan said: “Drug criminals prey on the most vulnerable in our society with one aim, to line their own pockets. They do this with total disregard for the victim, their family or the local community.

“Disruption of the supply of all illicit drugs is a priority for us, and I reassure people that the Paramilitary Crime Task Force will continue to listen to them and work with them to end the harm caused by those criminals peddling drugs in our communities. Today’s operation targeting drug activity linked to the INLA, is further evidence of this commitment.”

He added: “We will continue to listen to the community and act on information they provide, so I would appeal to anyone with any concerns of criminal activity to call us on 101 or alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”