Police say the calls targeted businesses in the Belfast, Co Antrim and Co Down areas
Two men will appear in court on Saturday charged with making hoax bomb threats and intimidation, the PSNI have said.
Both men, aged 46 and 33, are charged with four counts of communicating false information causing a bomb hoax and four counts of intimidation – causing a person to leave employment.
PSNI Detective Inspector Keon said the calls targeted businesses in the Belfast, Co Antrim and Co Down areas.
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The men were arrested in East Belfast on Wednesday, February 4 on suspicion of offences including communicating false information causing a bomb hoax, intimidation and drug-related crimes. They were released on bail pending further enquiries.
On Friday February 20, they were re-arrested and were “assisting officers with their enquiries”.
In a statement, the force said detectives are continuing to investigate “a number of hoax bomb calls”.
They say the 46-year-old is also charged with “possessing criminal property” and “being concerned in the supply” of Class A and B drugs.
The 33-year-old has also been charged with possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply.
They are both due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates Court on Saturday.
A 37-year-old woman who was also arrested has been released on bail while the police carry out more enquiries.
The PSNI spokesperson said: “As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.”
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