Superintendent Johnston McDowell speaks to the media at Newtownards PSNI Station in relation to the ongoing incidents linked to a feud between drugs gangs in Ards and North Down. (Image: PressEye) Group 28 Stay on top of the headlines from Belfast and beyond by signing up for FREE email alerts Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign Up No thanks, close We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. More info Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice Drugs were found in a search of a property in Comber as part of an investigation into a "feud between drugs gangs in North Down",
police say. Properties in the Ards and North Down area have been targeted in recent days, including a pipe
bomb attack on a house where four children were inside. The PSNI said last week that 11 homes across Newtownards , Bangor , Ballywalter and Donaghadee had been attacked. Read more: UDA feud: Loyalist Communities Council and PSNI release statements after 11 homes attacked On Saturday, a spokesperson for the PSNI said police would maintain a "highly visible policing presence" across the area. "Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Paramilitary Crime Task Force have today conducted a search of a property as part of the ongoing investigation into a series of attacks linked to a feud between drugs gangs in North Down. PSNI Detective Inspector Corrigan added: "Officers conducted a search of a property in the Comber area under the Terrorism Act. A small quantity of suspected Class B Controlled drugs and a mobile device were recovered and have taken away for further forensic examination. "Police continue to maintain a highly visible policing presence across North Down and we would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the ongoing feud between drug gangs in the area, to contact police on 101. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111." READ NEXT: East Belfast GAA release statement after school 'intimidated' over children's event South Belfast incident sees man arrested after alleged assault on PSNI officer Loose
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