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27/02/2013
Rocket Launcher Seized In West Belfast
Officers investigating dissident republican activity have seized a rocket launcher and warhead during a raid in West Belfast.
The weapons were found during a search of a home in Hawthorn Street.
Houses were evacuated during the security alert which began at 8pm. Residents were given shelter in a nearby parish hall but have now returned to their homes.
A PSNI spokesman said: "These weapons systems are clearly intended to kill and we should be in no doubt that the recovery of these items has saved lives."
West Belfast MP Sinn Fein's Paul Maskey commented: "This community welcomes the fact this weapon is now off the streets.
"(I have) no idea where it comes from, who had it. Obviously some form of dissident republicans have brought this into the area.
"Some people are stuck in the past and don't want to come out of it."
Earlier this month rocket launchers were intercepted in County Tipperary.
(GK)
The weapons were found during a search of a home in Hawthorn Street.
Houses were evacuated during the security alert which began at 8pm. Residents were given shelter in a nearby parish hall but have now returned to their homes.
A PSNI spokesman said: "These weapons systems are clearly intended to kill and we should be in no doubt that the recovery of these items has saved lives."
West Belfast MP Sinn Fein's Paul Maskey commented: "This community welcomes the fact this weapon is now off the streets.
"(I have) no idea where it comes from, who had it. Obviously some form of dissident republicans have brought this into the area.
"Some people are stuck in the past and don't want to come out of it."
Earlier this month rocket launchers were intercepted in County Tipperary.
(GK)
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