08/08/2017

Man Arrested Following Search Of West Belfast House Released

A 42-year-old man who was arrested following the search of a house in west Belfast has been released unconditionally.

The man was detained after officers carried out the search of an address in Moyard Crescent on Monday, 07 August.

A number of houses were evacuated during the search. Following the operation, a number of items were taken away for further forensic examination.

It is understood the man was arrested under Section 41 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

(LM/MH)

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