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Five arrests, cars seized in cocaine importation investigation

The vehicles seized include a Range Rover, a BMW and an Audi RS6
The vehicles seized include a Range Rover, a BMW and an Audi RS6

Police investigating the large-scale importation of cocaine from the Republic to Northern Ireland have made five arrests and seized luxury cars and other property.

Three men - aged 46, 36 and 34 - and two women - aged 29 and 24 - were detained in the greater Belfast area over the last two days.

In the course of ten searches, officers seized suspected drugs, cash, five high-value vehicles and luxury watches, along with art and designer clothing.

The vehicles include a Range Rover, a BMW and an Audi RS6. Two Rolex watches and a Breitling watch were also found.

Two Rolex watches and a Breitling watch were seized

The five people arrested are being questioned about a range of offences including conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs and criminal property offences.

All five are still in custody.

Police said the investigation is linked to enquiries into the activities of an organised crime group.