Officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) have seized a quantity of suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs following a search of a property in the Edenvale Avenue area of Carrickfergus on Sunday, November 20.

A quantity of suspected cannabis edibles and sum of cash was also recovered during the search.

Detective Chief Inspector Avine Kelly said: “A 32-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including possession of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply and possessing criminal property.

“She remains in custody at this time and our investigation is at an early stage.

“The PCTF will continue to work with our Mid and East Antrim District Commander and local Police colleagues to tackle the supply, use and harm caused by illegal drugs through organised criminals.

“The support of local people is essential in helping us to remove illegal drugs from our streets and put those who seek to profit from them in prison.

“I would urge anyone with information or concerns about the supply or use of illegal drugs to contact police on 101 or to submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.”