Man released over suspected 'drugs menu' posted in kids football coach chat

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The 31-year-old was detained in west Belfast on Thursday

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A man who was arrested as part of an investigation into social media messages connected to alleged illegal drug supply has been released on bail.

The 31-year-old was detained in west Belfast on Thursday afternoon.

It happened after an image of what appeared to be a price list for drugs, was posted in a WhatsApp group chat containing coaches from around 300 grassroots league football clubs.

The message, which was reportedly deleted shortly after it was posted, also included a list of meet-up points and the statement "time wasters will be blocked".