Weapons, drugs seized in Belfast raid

Two people were arrested in a drugs raid in Belfast last night during which guns, cannabis and cash were seized.

Two people were arrested in a drugs raid in Belfast last night during which guns, cannabis and cash were seized.

A man (25) and woman (20) were arrested when police targeted a house in the nationalist Ballymurphy area of the city.

A number of weapons and cannabis with an estimated street value of £30,000 (€38,000) wereuncovered, said a PSNI spokesman.

During another operation at a second property in the area a quantity of cash was recovered.

PA

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