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04/12/2023
Men Jailed For Range of Terrorism-Related Offences
Two men has been jailed at Belfast Crown Court after pleading guilty to a number of terrorism-related offences.
47-year-old Carl Reilly and 48-year-old Paul Crawford had previously been found guilty of membership of a proscribed organisation, namely Óglaigh na hÉireann.
Reilly was sentenced to 30 months and Crawford was sentenced to 18 months
Detective Superintendent Griffin, from the Police Service of Northern Ireland, said: "Today’s outcome is the result of an investigation into dissident republican activity which was initiated by An Garda Síochána in 2015. Evidence of operational activities and the organisational structure of Óglaigh na hÉireann was obtained and shared in the course of this investigation.
"Our Terrorist Investigation Unit remains committed to investigating terrorist activity. Our aim is to keep individuals and communities safe from harm, and to disrupt the activities of those intent on bringing violence to our doorsteps.
"This is a good example of working in partnership with our colleagues in An Garda Síochána, and I’m keen to thank them for their support.
"We also rely about the support of local people and communities, and I would encourage anyone with information, or indeed concerns, to contact us on 101."
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
47-year-old Carl Reilly and 48-year-old Paul Crawford had previously been found guilty of membership of a proscribed organisation, namely Óglaigh na hÉireann.
Reilly was sentenced to 30 months and Crawford was sentenced to 18 months
Detective Superintendent Griffin, from the Police Service of Northern Ireland, said: "Today’s outcome is the result of an investigation into dissident republican activity which was initiated by An Garda Síochána in 2015. Evidence of operational activities and the organisational structure of Óglaigh na hÉireann was obtained and shared in the course of this investigation.
"Our Terrorist Investigation Unit remains committed to investigating terrorist activity. Our aim is to keep individuals and communities safe from harm, and to disrupt the activities of those intent on bringing violence to our doorsteps.
"This is a good example of working in partnership with our colleagues in An Garda Síochána, and I’m keen to thank them for their support.
"We also rely about the support of local people and communities, and I would encourage anyone with information, or indeed concerns, to contact us on 101."
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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