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16/02/2016
New Search Begins For Lisa Dorrian
Police investigating the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian have started a new search as a result of new information.
Ms Dorrian, 25, was last seen at a caravan site in Ballyhalbert on 28 February 2005.
Her body has never been found.
The search is ongoing on land just outside Comber.
Detective Chief Inspector Justyn Galloway, said: "We will be deploying a significant range and amount of resources over the next few days. These will include search teams, body recovery dogs and ground probes. Other equipment and experts are available, if required.
"Lisa's family are being kept fully informed about our enquiries. The search may yield nothing but we feel it is appropriate to act on this new information.
"This is the latest search in an extensive investigative programme and demonstrates our commitment to act on information which has been provided to us by someone who is not interested in publicity."
(CD/JP)
Ms Dorrian, 25, was last seen at a caravan site in Ballyhalbert on 28 February 2005.
Her body has never been found.
The search is ongoing on land just outside Comber.
Detective Chief Inspector Justyn Galloway, said: "We will be deploying a significant range and amount of resources over the next few days. These will include search teams, body recovery dogs and ground probes. Other equipment and experts are available, if required.
"Lisa's family are being kept fully informed about our enquiries. The search may yield nothing but we feel it is appropriate to act on this new information.
"This is the latest search in an extensive investigative programme and demonstrates our commitment to act on information which has been provided to us by someone who is not interested in publicity."
(CD/JP)
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Fresh PSNI Search For Lisa Dorrian Underway
A large-scale police search for the body of murdered Bangor woman Lisa Dorrian got underway at a County Down caravan park yesterday, Monday 01 April. The 25-year-old was last seen alive while attending a party at Ballyhalbert Caravan Park in 2005. Detectives are now carrying out fresh searches of the area and a disused airfield behind it.
Fresh PSNI Search For Lisa Dorrian Underway
A large-scale police search for the body of murdered Bangor woman Lisa Dorrian got underway at a County Down caravan park yesterday, Monday 01 April. The 25-year-old was last seen alive while attending a party at Ballyhalbert Caravan Park in 2005. Detectives are now carrying out fresh searches of the area and a disused airfield behind it.
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