TWO women aged 43 and 50, and a 47 year old man, arrested under the Terrorism Act in Strabane yesterday by Detectives in connection with ongoing investigations into violent dissident republican activity have been released unconditionally.
During the searches by detectives from the Terrorist Investigation Unit supported officers from the Tactical Support Group, a number of items including cash, suspected counterfeit goods and firearms were seized.
The 50 year woman was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm during yesterday’s operation.
For this offence she has been released on police bail, pending further enquiries.
Suspects arrested under the Terrorism Act cannot be released on bail.
Under the legislation, suspects must either be charged or released unconditionally.