09/10/2018

Four-Day Search In Newry Leads To Four Arrests

Four men have been arrested in connection with handling stolen property, following a four-day search by police in Newry.

The search began in the Mayobridge area on Friday night and ended on Monday, resulting in a significant amount of suspected stole property being recovered.

The men, aged 59, 51, 40 and 37, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of handling stolen vehicles or vehicle parts that are believed to have been stolen in the Republic of Ireland.

According to police, they have all been interviewed and released on bail pending further enquiries.

Detective Sergeant Bell said: "I would appeal to anyone with any information about stolen vehicles or stolen vehicle parts to contact Detectives in Newry on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 651 of 05/10/18."

(JG)

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