DETECTIVES from the PSNI’s Paramilitary Crime Task Force, investigating suspected drugs criminality linked to East Belfast UVF, have charged a man in his 50s.

The man has been charged with offering to supply Class A drugs, being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, possession with intent to supply and supply of Class A drugs.

He is set to appear at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Friday, January 7, 2022, for a first remand hearing.

As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.