Menu
29/10/2004
Hundreds of offensive weapons seized at airport
Customs officers have seized the largest ever single consignment of “potentially offensive weapons” destined for Northern Ireland.
Swords, knives, death stars, machetes and bladed knuckle-dusters were just some of the 338 weapons seized by officers on Thursday in a consignment which arrived in Northern Ireland on a flight from New Jersey in the US.
Commenting on the seizure, Customs’ Head of Anti-smuggling Northern Ireland Colin McAllister said: “It is Customs’ responsibility to prevent the entry of all manner of weapons into the country as part of our ongoing activity to monitor freight entering through our ports and airports.
“This operation has stopped a substantial amount of potentially harmful weapons reaching our streets and is the largest single consignment of offensive weapons we have ever seized entering Northern Ireland.”
(MB/GMCG)
Swords, knives, death stars, machetes and bladed knuckle-dusters were just some of the 338 weapons seized by officers on Thursday in a consignment which arrived in Northern Ireland on a flight from New Jersey in the US.
Commenting on the seizure, Customs’ Head of Anti-smuggling Northern Ireland Colin McAllister said: “It is Customs’ responsibility to prevent the entry of all manner of weapons into the country as part of our ongoing activity to monitor freight entering through our ports and airports.
“This operation has stopped a substantial amount of potentially harmful weapons reaching our streets and is the largest single consignment of offensive weapons we have ever seized entering Northern Ireland.”
(MB/GMCG)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
20 March 2024
Cocaine Worth £200,000 Seized In Dungannon Vehicle Stop
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in Dungannon in connection with the seizure of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of £200,000 and cash totalling £50,000. At approximately 2.
Cocaine Worth £200,000 Seized In Dungannon Vehicle Stop
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in Dungannon in connection with the seizure of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of £200,000 and cash totalling £50,000. At approximately 2.
14 March 2024
Drugs, Firearm And Luxury Goods Seized In Bangor
The PSNI have deployed an armoured tactical vehicle, known as a BearCat, during a proactive search operation in Bangor. Officers from Bangor District Support Team, assisted by officers from specialist Operations Branch providing specialist access, conducted a search at a property in the Killaire Road area of the town on Wednesday, 13th March.
Drugs, Firearm And Luxury Goods Seized In Bangor
The PSNI have deployed an armoured tactical vehicle, known as a BearCat, during a proactive search operation in Bangor. Officers from Bangor District Support Team, assisted by officers from specialist Operations Branch providing specialist access, conducted a search at a property in the Killaire Road area of the town on Wednesday, 13th March.
08 February 2024
Online Business Ideas Gaining Traction In Northern Ireland
Are you looking for a new business venture that can be operated from the comfort of your own home? The rise of the internet has provided countless opportunities to start an online business and reach customers from all over the world.
Online Business Ideas Gaining Traction In Northern Ireland
Are you looking for a new business venture that can be operated from the comfort of your own home? The rise of the internet has provided countless opportunities to start an online business and reach customers from all over the world.
06 February 2024
Naomi Long Re-Elected As Justice Minister For Northern Ireland
Alliance Party leader Naomi Long has been re-elected as Justice Minister for Northern Ireland, following a cross community vote in the Assembly. Minister Long previously held the Justice portfolio from January 2020 to October 2022.
Naomi Long Re-Elected As Justice Minister For Northern Ireland
Alliance Party leader Naomi Long has been re-elected as Justice Minister for Northern Ireland, following a cross community vote in the Assembly. Minister Long previously held the Justice portfolio from January 2020 to October 2022.
29 January 2024
The Ultimate Guide To Bingo Halls In Northern Ireland
Bingo, a game that has been a staple in Northern Ireland's entertainment scene for decades, continues to capture the hearts of enthusiasts across the region. In recent years, there has been a notable rise in bingo hall attendances, and some attribute this surge to the growing popularity and accessibility of bingo sites.
The Ultimate Guide To Bingo Halls In Northern Ireland
Bingo, a game that has been a staple in Northern Ireland's entertainment scene for decades, continues to capture the hearts of enthusiasts across the region. In recent years, there has been a notable rise in bingo hall attendances, and some attribute this surge to the growing popularity and accessibility of bingo sites.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry evening with late sunny spells and some long clear spells overnight. Becoming cloudier across the north towards dawn with a few showers possible. Touch of frost in south. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
