23/01/2012

Man Detained Over Dissident Activity

A man is being questioned by police over dissident public activity.

The 52-year-old was arrested in Antrim on Monday by the Serious Crime Branch.

He is being detained at the Antrim Serious Crime Suite.

(CD/GK)

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