Four held in Belfast over dissident republican activity

Detectives investigating dissident republican activity have arrested four men in west Belfast and recovered a firearm and ammunition.

Four held in Belfast over dissident republican activity

Detectives investigating dissident republican activity have arrested four men in west Belfast and recovered a firearm and ammunition.

A suspect aged 29 was detained on the Grosvenor Road last night after a vehicle was stopped. An assault rifle is being examined.

In a follow-up operation three men aged 27, 29 and 46 were arrested in the Springfield Road area.

Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Detective Superintendent Kevin Geddes said the suspects are being questioned at Antrim police station and police inquiries are continuing.

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