EIGHT MEN CHARGED OVER POLICE PROBE INTO EAST BELFAST UVF DRUG RACKET

PSNI searching properties in east Belfast as part of probe into UVF

DETECTIVES from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force have charged eight men over an investigation into east Belfast UVF’s involvement in the supply of Class A drugs.

Four men aged 22, 27, 29 and 38, who were arrested during a search by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force yesterday (Friday 22 March) in the Greater Belfast and Ards areas have been charged with a offences, including being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug.

All four men are due to appear at  Belfast Magistrates’ Court this morning Saturday,  March 23 for a first remand hearing.

Four other men arrested yesterday, aged 32, 47 and two both aged 48, have also been charged with being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug and are due to appear at  Belfast Magistrates’ Court on 18th April.

A ninth man, aged 34 and who was also arrested yesterday, has been charged with unlawfully obtaining of/disclosure of personal data to appear at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on 18th April.

As is normal procedure all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

A 32-year-old man arrested yesterday on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

A 40-year-old man arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B controlled drug, intimidation and improper use of electronic communications has been released to be reported to the Public Prosecution Service.

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