A MAN has been arrested following the stop and search of a vehicle in West Belfast on Monday night.
After 8.05pm officers on the Stewartstown Road area observed a vehicle being driven erratically before the driver was seen throwing an item out of the window. The driver initially failed to stop for police but stopped a short time later in the Laurelbank area.
Searches were conducted and a quantity of suspected Class A controlled drugs were seized.
The man, aged in his 20s, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply, being an unaccompanied L driver, no L plates, using a motor vehicle without insurance, taking a motor vehicle without authority, dangerous driving and failing to stop for police. He remains in custody at this time.
Chief Inspector Pete Cunningham said: "Enquiries remain ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1624 4/8/25."
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.
