26/11/2024

Searches Conducted In L'Derry Regarding Paramilitary Activity

Police investigating drugs criminality linked to the INLA in L'Derry have conducted a number of searches today.

The searches, which were carried out by detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force, took place in the Ballyarnett area, where police recovered quantities of suspected class A and class B drugs, two offensive weapons, a sum of cash and a number of mobile phones.
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Detective Inspector Pyper said: "We continue to investigate all types of criminality linked to paramilitaries as part of our efforts to rid our communities of the harm these groups cause.

"While no arrests have been made at this time our enquiries are ongoing and I would encourage anyone with information regarding criminal activity to contact us on 101."

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