24/08/2016

Four Arrested In Connection With Dissident Republican Activity

Four men have been arrested by police investigating dissident republican activity.

The men, aged 46, 47, 49 and 54 were detained in custody following a number of planned searches in Belfast on Tuesday, 23 August,

They are currently being questioned at Musgrave Police Station.

(CD/MH)

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