IRELAND — Live News Michael Anwyl, 33, of Irwin Avenue, Limvady, handed himself in to...

Published: 6:57 am November 27, 2020
Updated: 6:57 am November 27, 2020
A Fifth Person Has Been Arrested In Northern Ireland As Part Of A Major Investigation Into The Alleged Importation Of Drugs, Linked To The Encrypted Phone Network Encrochat

 
Michael Anwyl, 33, of Irwin Avenue, Limvady, handed himself in to Coleraine Police Station yesterday.

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He was arrested and questioned by NCA investigators, and later charged with conspiring to supply class A and B drugs, plus being concerned in the supply of class A, B and C drugs.

It follows the arrest of four other people last week in Lisburn, Antrim, Crumlin and Limavady.

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The NCA investigation was launched after analysis of messages shared on Encrochat, the encrypted messaging platform that was brought down earlier this year as part of Operation Venetic.

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