POLICE arrested a 17-year-old male following an incident in the Crossmaglen area of south Armagh shortly before 7.45pm last night, Thursday, November 26.

While attending a property in the area, local and neighbourhood policing team officers found an imitation firearm and a quantity of suspected Class A drugs with an estimated street value of £2,500.

The 17-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including possession of Class A controlled drugs with intent to supply and assaulting police.

He remains in custody at this time, assisting with enquiries.