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10/06/2024
Man Arrested Following Discovery Of Improvised Explosive Device
The PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit have worked in partnership with An Garda Síochána to arrest a man in Co Louth following the discovery of a suspected improvised explosive device in Co Louth.
The arrest was made during a search operation in the Ravensdale area in the early hours of Sunday, 09 June.
The device has since been removed for further forensic examination as enquiries continue.
Following the operation, Detective Chief Inspector Hamlin from the Police Service's Terrorism Investigation Unit said: "Working in support of An Garda Síochána we carried out a search of a property in the Letterbreen area on Sunday morning, 9th June.
"A 42-year-old man was arrested under Section 41 Terrorism of the Terrorism Act 2000 and has been taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave Police Station for questioning.
"A vehicle and other items were also seized from the property and have been removed for further forensic examination.
"Searches were also carried out today, Sunday 9th June, in the Enniskillen area where a second vehicle was seized and a further search was also conducted at a property in the Garrison area.
"Our investigation is continuing and we will be providing full support to An Garda Síochána as enquiries continue."
Police have said that they are grateful for the support of local communities and encourage anyone with information, or concerns, to contact us on 101 or report online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport
Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
The arrest was made during a search operation in the Ravensdale area in the early hours of Sunday, 09 June.
The device has since been removed for further forensic examination as enquiries continue.
Following the operation, Detective Chief Inspector Hamlin from the Police Service's Terrorism Investigation Unit said: "Working in support of An Garda Síochána we carried out a search of a property in the Letterbreen area on Sunday morning, 9th June.
"A 42-year-old man was arrested under Section 41 Terrorism of the Terrorism Act 2000 and has been taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave Police Station for questioning.
"A vehicle and other items were also seized from the property and have been removed for further forensic examination.
"Searches were also carried out today, Sunday 9th June, in the Enniskillen area where a second vehicle was seized and a further search was also conducted at a property in the Garrison area.
"Our investigation is continuing and we will be providing full support to An Garda Síochána as enquiries continue."
Police have said that they are grateful for the support of local communities and encourage anyone with information, or concerns, to contact us on 101 or report online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport
Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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