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04/08/2017
Police Seize Gun And Cash In West Belfast Searches
Police investigating dissident republican activity have seized a firearm during a search operation in West Belfast.
The searches were carried out in Andersontown area on Thursday, 03 August.
Detectives from the Serious Crime Branch also discovered a sum of cash and a small quantity of suspected drugs during the operation.
(LM/MH)
The searches were carried out in Andersontown area on Thursday, 03 August.
Detectives from the Serious Crime Branch also discovered a sum of cash and a small quantity of suspected drugs during the operation.
(LM/MH)
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