29/05/2025
Arrests And Seizures Made In Dissident Republican Probe
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Serious Crime Branch, investigating dissident republican activity, arrested two men yesterday, Tuesday, 27 May.
Detective Chief Inspector McCallum reported that a vehicle was stopped by police on Lake Road in Craigavon shortly before 10:30 PM. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of "a number of suspected imitation firearms," which have been taken for forensic examination. Two men, both in their 30s, were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. They have since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
As part of the ongoing investigation, officers carried out searches at two properties in the Portadown area today, Wednesday, May 28th. A number of items were seized during these searches and have also been taken for forensic examination. Enquiries are continuing, and police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 1873 of 27/05/25.
A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport
Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Detective Chief Inspector McCallum reported that a vehicle was stopped by police on Lake Road in Craigavon shortly before 10:30 PM. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of "a number of suspected imitation firearms," which have been taken for forensic examination. Two men, both in their 30s, were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. They have since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
As part of the ongoing investigation, officers carried out searches at two properties in the Portadown area today, Wednesday, May 28th. A number of items were seized during these searches and have also been taken for forensic examination. Enquiries are continuing, and police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 1873 of 27/05/25.
A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport
Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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