Five men arrested under Terrorism Act in west Belfast

Police said the men, aged 26, 27, 38, 44 and 51, were arrested in the Poleglass area by detectives investigating violent dissident republican activity.
Five men arrested under Terrorism Act in west Belfast

By Rebecca Black, Press Association

Five men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in west Belfast.

Police said the men, aged 26, 27, 38, 44 and 51, were arrested in the Poleglass area by detectives investigating violent dissident republican activity.

On Friday afternoon, police said the men were being quizzed at the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave Police Station in Belfast.

“The investigation is ongoing,” a police spokesperson added.

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