Police in the North seize a large number of explosives and weapons in woodland area near Lurgan – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

Police in the North seize a large number of explosives and weapons in woodland area near Lurgan




According to reports this evening police in the North have discovered a large amount of weapons and explosives in woodland area near Lurgan.

Police believe the large weapons haul is that of dissident republicans. They also say a bomb is still being inspected in Lurgan, Co Armagh, and three firearms were also recovered.

Meanwhile Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Detective Superintendent Karen Baxter said: “We consider this to be a significant and successful find.

“It has made communities safer and it has undoubtedly saved lives.”

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