Three men and a woman have been arrested following a number of planned searches at properties in west Belfast yesterday (Friday).
A quantity of cash was seized during the searches which were conducted at addresses in Clonavogie Gardens, St James Drive, St James Road and the Springfield Road.
A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug and possession of a Class C controlled drug.
Police also arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of possession of criminal property and possession of a Class A controlled drug, while a 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession criminal property. All three men have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
“A 57-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm or ammunition in suspicious circumstances, possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of criminal property and a number of drugs related offences. She remains in police custody at this time.