PSNI announces drugs crackdown

17 September 2012 Last updated at 03:59 ET

The PSNI has launched an operation aimed at cracking down on street level drug dealing in the North West.

It's part of Operation Torus, a Northern Ireland wide initiative, which aims to disrupt and arrest drug dealers involved in the sale and supply of drugs.

The police say they have arrested 78 people over the past four weeks.

Just last week the PSNI recovered nearly 400,000 worth of drugs in Magherafelt

Operation Torus combines police action against dealers on the ground and a media campaign which incorporates billboards, Facebook and washroom advertising that will run until October.

Detective Chief Inspector Garry Eaton said, "Drugs are always a priority for us and Operation Torus is a welcome enhancement to our ongoing drugs operations.

"We know that street-level drug dealing is happening across our District and we need the help and support of local communities to remove this activity from our streets.

"If you know that illegal drugs are being sold or distributed in your area, please pick up the phone and contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

"The types of drugs we regularly seize during our operations include cannabis, herbal cannabis, cocaine, mephadrone and prescription drugs and sadly they bring untold misery to individuals, families and communities."

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