13/02/2007

Police foil attempted kidnapping and robbery

Two men have been arrested following an attempted kidnapping and robbery in north Belfast earlier today.

A quantity of cash was recovered by officers during the operation to foil the kidnap and robbery plot, which was launched by police last night.

No one was injured during the incident.

There are no further details.

(EF)

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