Four held in Belfast drug-dealing inquiry

Four men were arrested last night by drugs squad officers in the greater Belfast area.

Four men were arrested last night by drugs squad officers in the greater Belfast area.

They were detained in the north of the city, Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. All are in their 30s. Police said they were detained as part of an ongoing operation against the illegal drugs trade. A small quantity of drugs was among a number of items seized by officers.

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