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Orlaith Clinton

North Down: Property searched and drugs found by PSNI investigating gang feud

Detectives have conducted a search of a property as part of an investigation into a series of attacks linked to a feud between drugs gangs in North Down.

Officers, assisted by officers from the Tactical Support Group (TSG), and from local response teams, conducted a search of a property in the Newtownards area today, Sunday April 2. A quantity of suspected Class A and Class C controlled drugs was recovered and taken away for further forensic examination.

Detective Sergeant Pyper added: "Other items, including drugs paraphernalia, a mobile device, and an electronic storage device, were also recovered.

Read more: Four men charged after Newtownards shopping centre trouble

"During the course of the search, a man in his 50s was cautioned for disorderly behaviour and attempted criminal damage to a police vehicle.

"Police continue to maintain a highly visible policing presence across North Down and we would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the ongoing feud between drug gangs in the area, to contact police on 101.

"Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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