Man arrested after suspected 'drugs menu' posted in kids football coach chat

A man has been arrested following an investigation into social media messages connected to alleged illegal drug supply.

The 31-year-old was detained in west Belfast on Thursday afternoon.

It's understood the arrest is in relation to an image of what appeared to be a price list for drugs which was posted in a WhatsApp group chat containing coaches from some 300 grassroots league clubs.

The message, which was said to be deleted shortly after it was posted, also included a list of meet-up points and the statement "time wasters will be blocked".

Insp Claire Hamilton said that tackling illegal drug supply is a priority for the police.

"Drugs bring misery to individuals, families and communities," she added.

She encouraged people who may see or know anyone dealing drugs to contact them.