District Support Team (DST) along with Tactical Support Group (TSG) have conducted a search in the Beraghvale area of Derry/Londonderry today, Thursday 25th April.
Inspector Pearce said: “The search followed the discovery of a parcel containing approximately 3kg of suspected herbal cannabis worth an estimated £42,000 which was intercepted via postal services on Tuesday 2nd April.
“Following today’s search, a 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number offences including importing a controlled drug and attempted possession of a class B drug with intent to supply.
“He has since been released on bail to allow for further enquiries.
“The Police Service of Northern Ireland are doing all we can to prevent and detect as much drug-related activity as possible. Our appeal is to anyone with any information about suspected drug dealing in their area to call the non-emergency number 101 or, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org”