19/09/2025
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Two Men Arrested After Drugs And Firearms Seized
The PSNI's Organised Crime Branch arrested two men on Wednesday, 17 September, following a search of a property in the Dunraven Avenue area of east Belfast. During the search, officers seized a quantity of suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs, along with drug-related paraphernalia and suspected firearms.
A 43-year-old man and a 38-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including possession of Class A drugs and possession of a firearm in suspicious circumstances.
Both men have since been released on bail pending further police enquiries.
Traffic Disruption Expected In Castlederg
Road users are advised to expect traffic disruption in Castlederg this Saturday, 20 September, due to a parade taking place.
The event, organised by the Castlederg Young Loyalists Flute Band, is scheduled to run from 8pm to 11.30pm.
Officers will be deployed to help manage the traffic, and diversions will be in place to minimise disruption. Drivers are advised to avoid the area where possible and seek an alternative route.
Motorists should allow additional time for their journeys.
Finnegan Welcomes New Peatlands Strategy
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan has described the launch of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs' Peatlands Strategy as a positive step for the environment.
The party's environment spokesperson said the announcement was a vital move in protecting and restoring the region's peatlands.
Ms Finnegan highlighted the pivotal role that peatlands can play in reducing emissions and tackling biodiversity loss. She stressed that it is vital that the strategy is underpinned by a "just and fair transition," with people and rural communities at the heart of efforts to move towards a more sustainable society.
She also called for all-island and cross-border working on the strategy, especially as a number of bogs straddle the border. Ms Finnegan said the challenges and opportunities for tackling climate change are shared across the island, and she looked forward to working with Minister Muir and other parties to ensure the strategy contributes to improving the environment and rural communities.
The PSNI's Organised Crime Branch arrested two men on Wednesday, 17 September, following a search of a property in the Dunraven Avenue area of east Belfast. During the search, officers seized a quantity of suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs, along with drug-related paraphernalia and suspected firearms.
A 43-year-old man and a 38-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including possession of Class A drugs and possession of a firearm in suspicious circumstances.
Both men have since been released on bail pending further police enquiries.
Traffic Disruption Expected In Castlederg
Road users are advised to expect traffic disruption in Castlederg this Saturday, 20 September, due to a parade taking place.
The event, organised by the Castlederg Young Loyalists Flute Band, is scheduled to run from 8pm to 11.30pm.
Officers will be deployed to help manage the traffic, and diversions will be in place to minimise disruption. Drivers are advised to avoid the area where possible and seek an alternative route.
Finnegan Welcomes New Peatlands Strategy
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan has described the launch of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs' Peatlands Strategy as a positive step for the environment.
The party's environment spokesperson said the announcement was a vital move in protecting and restoring the region's peatlands.
Ms Finnegan highlighted the pivotal role that peatlands can play in reducing emissions and tackling biodiversity loss. She stressed that it is vital that the strategy is underpinned by a "just and fair transition," with people and rural communities at the heart of efforts to move towards a more sustainable society.
She also called for all-island and cross-border working on the strategy, especially as a number of bogs straddle the border. Ms Finnegan said the challenges and opportunities for tackling climate change are shared across the island, and she looked forward to working with Minister Muir and other parties to ensure the strategy contributes to improving the environment and rural communities.
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