13/03/2018

Four Men Arrested Over Explosive Device In West Belfast Released

Four men arrested in connection with an explosive device in west Belfast last year have been released from custody.

The device was found in the Pantridge Road area on 30 October.

Three men arrested under the Terrorism Act have been released unconditionally.

A 60-year-old man detained on Monday, 12 March, has also been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).

(CD)

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