Almost half a million pounds worth of drugs has been seized and 85 arrests made during a two week drive to tackle street level drug dealing.
Police Service NI has seized more than £429,000 of drugs, including heroin, cannabis, cocaine and prescription medication.
During the operation police made 163 seizures of drugs.
As part of Operation Season’s Greetings, police across Northern Ireland targeted those involved in street level drug dealing during the first two weeks of December.
Chief Superintendent Jonathan Roberts said communities in Northern Ireland have been made safer by removing this substantial amount of drugs from circulation on the streets.
“These figures are reflective of the work that goes on daily by our police officers who tackle the threat and harm of illegal drug activity throughout the year.
“The figures do, however, make stark reading and every seizure and arrest is representative of the devastation that drug misuse can have on a person’s life and the lives of their families and friends,” he said.
And he said it’s vital that police work together with partner agencies to find long lasting solutions to tackle drug abuse.
“Local communities also have their part to play and information about what is happening in your neighbourhood is instrumental in helping us to target our resources and identify offenders.
“We will continue to proactively target illegal drug activity and bring offenders before the courts to make our communities safer.
“You can help by sharing information about illegal drug activity in your neighbourhood with us. You can contact us by phoning 101.
“You can also provide information to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111,” he added.