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12/10/2007
Police Attacked As 'Dissident' Weapons Seized
Police conducting searches in the Craigavon area as part of planned searches in connection with dissident republican activity have been attacked.
While there are no reports of injuries, police were stoned and petrol bombed in sporadic attacks by youths.
A car was burned, though police prevented attempted hijacking of a bus and a lorry during the disturbances.
Roads have been closed in Meadowbank and Drumbeg areas and police have asked motorists to expect delays due to police operations.
Yesterday nine people were arrested in a major operation involving local police, detectives from Crime Operations Department and specialist Tactical Support Groups.
Police say that guns and ammunition have been recovered and that Army technical officers are examining items discovered at a number of sites.
(SP)
While there are no reports of injuries, police were stoned and petrol bombed in sporadic attacks by youths.
A car was burned, though police prevented attempted hijacking of a bus and a lorry during the disturbances.
Roads have been closed in Meadowbank and Drumbeg areas and police have asked motorists to expect delays due to police operations.
Yesterday nine people were arrested in a major operation involving local police, detectives from Crime Operations Department and specialist Tactical Support Groups.
Police say that guns and ammunition have been recovered and that Army technical officers are examining items discovered at a number of sites.
(SP)
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