Police have carried out further raids today as part of an operation targeting the South East Antrim UDA.
Officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force, assisted by officers from the Tactical Support Group conducted a number of searches in the Newtownabbey area on Friday .
During the searches, suspected Class B and Class C controlled drugs, a quantity of cash and a number of mobile devices were recovered.
Read more: Man 'armed with machete' demands money from Belfast garage staff
PSNI Detective Sergeant Pyper said: “As part of an investigation into suspected criminality linked to the South East Antrim UDA, we conducted proactive searches in Newtownabbey.
“As a result of the searches a number of items were recovered, including suspected Class B and Class C controlled drugs, a quantity of cash and a number of mobile devices.
“The searches and seizures are a demonstration of the PCTF’s commitment to tackle all types of organised criminality linked to paramilitaries, in an ongoing effort to rid our communities of the harm these groups cause and of their coercive control.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and we would like to thank the local community for their continued support and will continue to act on the information you provide us.”
READ NEXT:
PSNI probe after man armed with suspected handgun reported in Belfast
- Staff left shaken after masked man robs shop at knifepoint
- PSNI officer Pat Foy appears in court on drink drive charge
- Police to revisit scene of fatal stabbing
For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here. To sign up to our FREE newsletters, see here.
