Belfast: Man arrested after cannabis worth £60,000 seized

Police have found £60,000 worth of suspected cannabis after responding to a report of a woman being threatened in a flat in Belfast.

A 27-year-old man has been arrested over multiple offences including drug possession and making threats to kill.

Police received reports of disorderly behaviour in King Street at about 04:30 BST on Friday.

Two men were attempting to gain entry to flats by banging on the door and making threats to a woman inside.

Police said one of the men was arrested before a search of his flat led to the discovery of large quantities of suspected herbal cannabis.

Det Sgt McVeagh said: "The estimated value of the drugs is around £60,000. A large sum of money was also recovered."

The man was arrested on suspicion of several offences including possession of a Class A controlled drug; possession of a Class B drug; possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply; possession of criminal property; attempted burglary; and making threats to kill.

He remains in custody assisting with enquiries.