Three held after weapons seized

Two rifles and a shotgun have been recovered by police probing dissident republican crime in Northern Ireland, it was revealed…

Two rifles and a shotgun have been recovered by police probing dissident republican crime in Northern Ireland, it was revealed tonight.

Detectives are questioning two men, aged 33 and 29, and a 28-year-old woman arrested earlier this week during raids in Dungannon, Co Tyrone.

A quantity of ammunition, telescopic sights and a silencer were also seized.

The suspects are being questioned at Antrim Serious Crime Suite.

PA

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