Two people have been arrested after police recovered a quantity of suspected controlled drugs from a vehicle in North Belfast.

The Belfast District Support Team was conducting a proactive policing operation in the Cliftonpark Court area on Monday 9 November when officers observed a grey car come to a stop at around 3:30pm.

Chief Inspector Robinson said officers searched the vehicle under the Misuse of Drugs Act after detecting a strong smell of cannabis. Class A, Class B and Class C controlled drugs were recovered and taken for forensic examination.

A 39-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of offences including possession of Class C controlled drugs with intent to supply, and possession of Class A, Class B and Class C controlled drugs. Both were released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Police have appealed for anyone with information about the supply or use of illegal drugs to contact them on 101, use the online non-emergency reporting form, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.