18/08/2023

Two Men Charged In Connection With Loyalist Feud

Two men have been charged in connection with a loyalist feud in Ards and North Down.

Police investigating criminal activity linked to the feud between rival groups arrested the men in Newtownards on Thursday, 17 August.

A 35-year-old man has been charged with two counts of possession of a class A controlled drug, being concerned in the supply of a class A controlled drug and being concerned in the supply of a class B controlled drug.

He is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates Court on Friday.

A 44-year-old man has been charged with possession of a class A controlled drug, being concerned in the supply of a class A controlled drug, and encouraging or assisting offences believing one or more will be committed.

He is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates Court on Wednesday, September 13.

All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

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