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13/06/2017
Large Quantity Of Ammunition Found In West Belfast
Two people have been arrested after a large quantity of ammunition was found during searches in west Belfast.
A number of items have been taken away for further examination, according to the police.
The suspects, who were arrested in the Beechmount Close area and detained under the Terrorism Act, have been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).
(CD/JP)
A number of items have been taken away for further examination, according to the police.
The suspects, who were arrested in the Beechmount Close area and detained under the Terrorism Act, have been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).
(CD/JP)
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