27/04/2023

Paramilitary Crime Task Force Carry Out Search Operation In Carrickfergus

A search operation has been carried out in Carrickfergus by officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF), assisted by officers from the Tactical Support Group (TSG), as part of an investigation into suspected criminality linked to the South East Antrim UDA.

During the search, conducted on the evening of Wednesday 26 April in the Castlemara area, a number of items were seized and taken away for further examination.

Following the search, Detective Sergeant Pyper said: "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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