The ive men were detained under the Terrorism Act
The PSNI has tonight issued an update into an ongoing investigation into violent dissident republican activity.
On Thursday, May 21, five men were arrested in West Belfast by detectives from the PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit. The men aged 26, 27, 38, 44 and 51 were arrested in the Poleglass area.
This evening, Saturday, May 23, police have confirmed all five men have been released from custody following questioning.
A PSNI spokesperson added that ‘the investigation remains ongoing.’
The arrests came following a number of searches in the West Belfast area on Thursday and into Friday, May 22. An area off the Pembrooke Loop Road remained closed for most of Friday while the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch conducted inquiries.
For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our daily newsletter.
You must be logged in to post a comment Login