09/01/2018

Man Arrested After Firearm And Ammunition Found In Co Down

A man has been arrested after police found a firearm and ammunition in Newtownards, Co Down.

Officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force carried out a search in the Mark Street area on Monday, 08 January.

The 27-year-old suspect has been detained in police custody.

He is currently being questioned at Musgrave Police Station.

(CD/JP)

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