19/05/2015

Two Arrested Over Dissident Republican Activity

Two people have been arrested over dissident republican activity in Newry.

A 50-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman were arrested following searches at properties in the area on Tuesday morning.

They have been taken to the PSNI Serious Crime Suite for questioning.

(CD/JP)

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