A man in his 40s was arrested after police stopped a van on Hillsborough Road in Lisburn on Tuesday 13 October.

Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Organised Crime Branch stopped the vehicle at approximately 9.15pm and searched it.

They recovered around 20kg of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of £2.4 million.

The man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug and possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply.

He remained in police custody.

Detective Sergeant Martin said police are committed to removing dangerous drugs from the streets and investigating those involved in the drugs trade.

Anyone with information about drug use or supply can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.