PSNI Crack Down on Drug Dealing Across North Belfast Following 23 Searches

PSNI Crack Down on Drug Dealing Across North Belfast Following 23 Searches

Local officers have carried out a series of targeted searches across North Belfast to tackle organized crime and drug dealing. The operation involved 23 addresses in areas including Newlodge, Ardoyne, Ballysillan, and Cliftonville.

Our local neighborhoods saw a significant increase in police activity throughout March as officers worked to tackle drug-related crime across North Belfast. A total of 23 properties were searched during the month-long operation, sending a clear message that illegal drug dealing will not be tolerated in our streets.

The proactive searches took place in several key areas, including the Newlodge, Ardoyne, Ballysillan, and Cliftonville. These targeted efforts are part of an ongoing commitment to disrupt organized crime and ensure that North Belfast remains a safe place for families and residents to live.

Local police representatives have emphasized that they will continue to take direct action against those involved in criminal activity. By hitting multiple addresses in a single month, the PSNI aims to identify and arrest individuals who cause harm to our community through the sale and distribution of illegal substances.

Residents are encouraged to play their part in keeping our neighborhoods safe. If you have any concerns about drug-related activity in your area, you can contact the police on 101 or report information online. For those who wish to remain completely anonymous, Crimestoppers can be reached at 0800 555 111. Together, we can help protect our community from the impact of organized crime.

Publisher

Phill Hendry

2026/04/12

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