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24/09/2002
Weapons uncovered in Dunmurry search
Police have recovered an arms cache during a search in south Belfast last night.
Following reports of suspicious activity in the Seymour Hill area of Dunmurry, police uncovered a revolver, a pistol and a sawn-off shotgun.
The firearms were found in a plastic bag which had been stuffed into a hedge at Elm Corner.
Police also uncovered ammunition and firework propellant in the search.
(GMcG)
Following reports of suspicious activity in the Seymour Hill area of Dunmurry, police uncovered a revolver, a pistol and a sawn-off shotgun.
The firearms were found in a plastic bag which had been stuffed into a hedge at Elm Corner.
Police also uncovered ammunition and firework propellant in the search.
(GMcG)
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