West Belfast stolen goods seizure: Woman arrested after police recover suspected counterfeit cash and drugs

October 18, 2026 The Belfast Desk 0 Comments

A 30-year-old woman has been arrested following a police operation in west Belfast which resulted in the recovery of suspected stolen goods worth thousands of pounds, counterfeit currency and suspected controlled drugs.

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The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed on Sunday 18 October that the discoveries followed an investigation involving a vehicle in the Rockville Street area.

Items believed to have been stolen from commercial premises on Boucher Road and Knocknagoney Road were among those recovered during subsequent searches.

West Belfast stolen goods seizure follows vehicle investigation

Police said officers were alerted to a woman believed to have been driving while disqualified in the Rockville Street area on Friday morning, 16 October.

The vehicle was subsequently located outside a property in the area.

Officers arrested the 30-year-old driver on suspicion of a number of motoring offences.

Before the vehicle was seized, police conducted a search which led to the recovery of a significant amount of suspected counterfeit currency.

A separate search of the woman resulted in officers recovering a quantity of suspected Class C controlled drugs.

Suspected stolen goods worth thousands recovered

Following the initial discoveries, officers carried out a search of a property in the Rockville Street area.

Police recovered a significant quantity of items believed to have been stolen from commercial premises in Belfast.

The goods, estimated to be worth thousands of pounds, are suspected of having originated from businesses on Boucher Road and Knocknagoney Road.

The PSNI has not specified the types of goods recovered or identified the commercial premises believed to have been affected.

The woman was subsequently arrested on suspicion of further offences, including possessing counterfeit currency, handling stolen goods and possession of a Class C controlled drug.

Woman released on police bail

Police confirmed that the 30-year-old woman has since been released on bail while further enquiries continue.

No charges have been announced.

Officers are appealing for information from anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area or been approached by someone attempting to sell suspected stolen goods.

Police also warned that counterfeit currency can have a significant impact on local businesses and members of the public.

Anyone who believes they have received a counterfeit banknote is advised not to pass it on and instead report the matter to police.