Police Seize £165k in Suspected Criminal Cash After Man's Arrest on A1

A man has been arrested after a vehicle containing a large sum in suspected criminal cash was intercepted on the A1 in Co Down.

Police Operation

The PSNI’s Roads Policing Unit halted a vehicle near Banbridge, leading to the discovery of approximately £165,000 in suspected criminal cash, which was seized.

Arrest and Follow-up

The man, 33, was arrested on suspicion of possession of criminal property and remains in custody. Follow-up searches in west Belfast resulted in the seizure of a quantity of suspected herbal cannabis, cash, drug supply paraphernalia, and ammunition.

Police Response

Detective Inspector Conor Sweeney highlighted the impact of such seizures on organized criminal groups, urging the community for information to combat criminal activities.