Police have charged nine men to appear in court after a East Belfast UVF police operation raids homes in move against drugs trade
The large operation involved over 100 police as 14 properties were searched in the Greater Belfast and Ards area.
Police said yesterday the searches were linked to "the criminal activities of the East Belfast UVF".
On Saturday morning, police said that four men aged 22, 27, 29 and 38 have been charged with 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.
East Belfast UVF police operation raids homes in move against drugs trade
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 April 18.
A 34-year-old man arrested yesterday has been charged with unlawfully obtaining of/disclosure of personal data to appear at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on April 18.
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.
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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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