A 30-year-old woman has been arrested in west Belfast after police seized suspected stolen goods worth thousands of pounds, counterfeit currency, and controlled drugs.

Officers were alerted on Friday morning, October 16, to a woman believed to be driving while disqualified in the Rockville Street area. They located the vehicle outside a property and arrested the driver on suspicion of motoring offences.

A search of the vehicle uncovered a significant amount of suspected counterfeit currency. A subsequent search of the woman led to the discovery of suspected Class C controlled drugs.

Police then searched a property in the Rockville Street area and recovered items believed to have been stolen from commercial premises on Boucher Road and Knocknagoney Road. The items are estimated to be worth thousands of pounds.

The woman was further arrested on suspicion of possessing counterfeit currency, handling stolen goods, and possessing a Class C controlled drug. She has since been released on police bail while inquiries continue.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed suspicious activity or was approached by someone attempting to sell suspected stolen items to come forward. They also warned that counterfeit currency can have a significant impact on local businesses and the public.

Anyone who receives a banknote they suspect is counterfeit is advised not to pass it on and to report it to police. Reports can be made online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 234 of 16/10/26. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.