Londonderry: Drugs seized and two arrests after search

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Image caption, Police said the suspected drugs have a street value of 拢50,000

Two men have been arrested after suspected class A drugs with an estimated value of 拢50,000 were seized by police in Londonderry.

The drugs were seized after police searched a van on Foyle Bridge on Wednesday afternoon.

A number of other items including a mobile phone have also been seized.

Two men, aged 43 and 46, are being held on suspicion of drugs offences and remain in custody.

Police said the 46-year-old has also been arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified.

"Our investigation is continuing and I would encourage anyone with information about the supply or use of illegal drugs to contact police," Det Insp Phelan said.