Detectives from the Terrorism Investigation Unit have arrested a 36-year-old man as part of an investigation into New IRA activity following a search in the Strabane area this morning ( Thursday 10th November).
The male has been arrested under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act and has been taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave Police Station.
A police spokesperson said: “This activity is a continued demonstration of our commitment to reduce the threat posed by violent dissident republicans.
“I would encourage anyone with information in relation to the New IRA to contact police on 101 or to 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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