Man charged with 17 counts of burglary

Arrest occurred following stop-and-search near Derrylin.

A man has been charged wit a number of offences including 17 counts of burglary.

The 34-year-old man has been charged to court following the stop and search of a vehicle in the Derrylin area of Fermanagh on Thursday, June 8.

He is charged with 17 counts of burglary (non-dwelling), five counts of criminal damage, three counts of theft, four counts of theft from a vehicle, two counts of theft of a vehicle and attempted burglary with intent to steal.

He is further charged with possession of Class A, Class B and Class C controlled drugs with intent to supply.

The charges relate to an ongoing investigation into a number of rural burglaries in the Mid and East Antrim area and the search of a residential property in the Doagh area in March.

The man is expected to appear before Coleraine Magistrates Court on Friday, June 9.

As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.