03/09/2013
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Missing Man
Police in Newtownabbey have appealed for information regarding the whereabouts of 42-year-old Paul McAfee, from the Glengormley area, who was reported missing on Thursday 29 August.
Paul was last seen at around 3.30pm on Wednesday 28 August in the Carnmoney area. He was wearing a black jumper and trousers and carrying a black rucksack.
He is described as 5ft 10ins tall, of medium build, with a fair complexion, long black hair in an afro style and unshaven.
Paul, or anyone who knows his whereabouts, is asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000.
Arrests In Dissident Republican Investigation
Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating dissident republican activity in the South Armagh area.
The men are aged 27 and 33.
They will be interviewed at Antrim Serious Crime Suite.
Appeal Over Shops Arson
The PSNI has appealed to the public over a fire at three adjoining commercial premises in the Pembroke Loop Road area of west Belfast in the early hours of Tuesday 3 September.
Officers received a report at about 4.00am that three properties, known locally as the Colin Centre, were on fire.
It is believed at this stage that rubbish had been stacked up to the front of the properties and set alight. The three units were totally destroyed in the fire.
Police have appealed for anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area or who has any information to contact them in CID at Lisburn on 0845 600 8000. The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111
Men Jailed Over 2kg Cocaine
Three men involved in a drugs operation dealing 2kg (4.4lbs) of cocaine have been jailed for a total of 16 years by Belfast Crown Court.
Philip Devlin, 30, from the Antrim Road and Christoper Overend, 23, from Hillman Street, both in Belfast, were jailed for five years.
Nigerian Abiodun Dahunsi, 36, of no fixed abode, was jailed for six years.
(IT/JP)
Police in Newtownabbey have appealed for information regarding the whereabouts of 42-year-old Paul McAfee, from the Glengormley area, who was reported missing on Thursday 29 August.
Paul was last seen at around 3.30pm on Wednesday 28 August in the Carnmoney area. He was wearing a black jumper and trousers and carrying a black rucksack.
He is described as 5ft 10ins tall, of medium build, with a fair complexion, long black hair in an afro style and unshaven.
Paul, or anyone who knows his whereabouts, is asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000.
Arrests In Dissident Republican Investigation
Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating dissident republican activity in the South Armagh area.
The men are aged 27 and 33.
They will be interviewed at Antrim Serious Crime Suite.
Appeal Over Shops Arson
The PSNI has appealed to the public over a fire at three adjoining commercial premises in the Pembroke Loop Road area of west Belfast in the early hours of Tuesday 3 September.
Officers received a report at about 4.00am that three properties, known locally as the Colin Centre, were on fire.
It is believed at this stage that rubbish had been stacked up to the front of the properties and set alight. The three units were totally destroyed in the fire.
Police have appealed for anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area or who has any information to contact them in CID at Lisburn on 0845 600 8000. The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111
Men Jailed Over 2kg Cocaine
Three men involved in a drugs operation dealing 2kg (4.4lbs) of cocaine have been jailed for a total of 16 years by Belfast Crown Court.
Philip Devlin, 30, from the Antrim Road and Christoper Overend, 23, from Hillman Street, both in Belfast, were jailed for five years.
Nigerian Abiodun Dahunsi, 36, of no fixed abode, was jailed for six years.
(IT/JP)
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