A MAN has been arrested after police uncovered more than £600,000 worth of suspected drugs during searches in Belfast on Saturday.
The searches were carried out after police stopped and searched a man in the Pakenham Street area at around 6.20pm.
He was discovered to be in possession of a quantity of suspected Class A and Class B drugs.
As a result, follow-up searches were carried out in south and east Belfast, during which suspected Class A drugs with an estimated street value in excess of £600,000 were recovered.
The 34-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply, possession of a Class B controlled drug, assault on police and resisting police.
He remains in police custody at this time.
"We are committed to reducing the harm caused by drugs in our city centre by targeting those involved in the supply of drugs and making Belfast city centre a safer place to work and visit because we know it remains a priority for our communities," said Superintendent Gerard Pollock.
"We have increased officer patrols in the city centre during the day and at night to address street level drug dealing and providing reassurance to the public.
"Alongside this we are supporting partners’ efforts to address the systemic issues of homelessness and addiction associated with drugs use in the city centre."
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