01/06/2006

Two due in court over terrorism charges

Two men who were being held for questioning in connection with terrorist charges are due to appear in court in Banbridge.

After a long-running investigation by officers from the police services organised crime squad into paramilitary organised crime, the 37-year-old will face charges of membership of the Real IRA, possession of money or property with the purposes of terrorism, and possession of articles for use in terrorism.

The 50-year-old will also face charges of being a member of the Real IRA and possession of money or property with the purposes of terrorism.

The charges relate to the recovery of 15 million cigarettes in County Armagh last year.

(EF/SP)

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