Detectives from Strand Road, along with colleagues from the PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit investigating dissident republican activity have this morning (Wednesday 10th March) made four arrests.
Detective Inspector Finlay said: “Officers carried out a number of searches at residential premises, with three searches conducted in the Derry area and two further searches carried out in the Dungiven area this morning.
“A further search of a house was carried out by officers in the Limavady area, as part of the investigation. A number of items, including clothing and electronic devices were seized and have been taken away for further forensic examination.
“The searches and arrests are in relation to the ongoing investigation into dissident republican activity in the Derry area.
“The men, aged 49, 21 and 19 years old were arrested under the Terrorism Act.
“A 61 year old man has also been arrested on suspicion of attempting to pervert the course of Justice.
“All four men are currently assisting police with their enquiries.
“The proactive policing operation conducted today outlines our commitment to tackling serious crime in our communities.
“We would encourage anyone with information that could assist in our efforts to contact us on the non-emergency number 101, or submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ .
“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/ .”
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