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Six arrested in dissident probe

SIX men have been arrested in a "pro-active" operation against dissident republican activity.

The males were detained by officers from the PSNI's serious crime branch after two cars were searched in the west Belfast area on Tuesday night.

A firearm and a number of other items were seized and removed for forensic examination, according to a police spokesman.

All six suspects are currently being questioned at Antrim serious crime suite.


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