Eight arrested over serious crime in Belfast

Eight people are being questioned in Belfast following a series of arrests by police in Northern Ireland to target individuals…

Eight people are being questioned in Belfast following a series of arrests by police in Northern Ireland to target individuals involved in serious crime.

The arrests started last night in the Loopland area off the Cregagh Road and continued until early this morning.

Police have not said what specific crimes the individuals are being questioned about.

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