Man held in Armagh dissident raid

Police have arrested a 47-year-old man in Craigavon, Co Armagh over alleged dissident republican activity.

Police have arrested a 47-year-old man in Craigavon, Co Armagh over alleged dissident republican activity.

Two firearms and ammunition were recovered during a search of a premises following the man’s arrest in the Meadowbank area yesterday evening.

He has been taken to Antrim PSNI station for questioning.

There were reports of minor disturbances in the area following the arrest.

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