08/11/2022

Man Arrested During L'Derry Search Operation

A series of search operations have been carried out in L'Derry this morning, Tuesday 8th November, by officers from the Terrorism Investigation Unit investigating reports of shots being fired at a bonfire in August.

During the operation, a 25-year-old man was arrested under the Terrorism Act in the L'Derry area and was taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave Police Station for interview.

Detective Inspector Clara Heaton said: "Today's arrest and searches are part of an ongoing investigation into criminal activity and a number of items have been seized and removed for further examination.

"Enquiries are still ongoing into this incident, which was reported on Monday 15th August. Anyone with information, or who may have captured footage which may assist enquiries, is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference number 2217 of 15/08/22.

"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/."

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