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23/01/2023
Newtownabbey Searches In South East Antrim UDA Investigation
The PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) and the Tactical Support Group (TSG) have carried out a series of searches in Newtownabbey as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected criminality linked to the South East Antrim UDA.
Following the operations, Detective Sergeant Pyper, said: "As a result of the searches a number of items were recovered, including suspected Class B & Class C controlled drugs, a quantity of cash and a number of mobile devices.
"The searches and seizures are a demonstration of the PCTF's commitment to tackle all types of organised criminality linked to paramilitaries, in an ongoing effort to rid our communities of the harm these groups cause and of their coercive control.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and we would like to thank the local community for their continued support and will continue to act on the information you provide us."
Following the operations, Detective Sergeant Pyper, said: "As a result of the searches a number of items were recovered, including suspected Class B & Class C controlled drugs, a quantity of cash and a number of mobile devices.
"The searches and seizures are a demonstration of the PCTF's commitment to tackle all types of organised criminality linked to paramilitaries, in an ongoing effort to rid our communities of the harm these groups cause and of their coercive control.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and we would like to thank the local community for their continued support and will continue to act on the information you provide us."
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