Hoax bomb inquiry leads to three arrests and seizure of cash, phones and drugs

Two men and a woman have been arrested in relation to hoax bomb calls made to businesses in Belfast.

The two men, aged 42 and 32, were arrested in east Belfast on Wednesday on suspicion of a number of offences, including communicating false information causing a bomb hoax, intimidation and drug-related crimes.

They were released on bail pending further enquiries.

On Friday, both men were then re-arrested and police say they are assisting with inquiries.

Two men and a woman have been arrested in relation to hoax bomb calls made to businesses in Belfastplaceholder image
Two men and a woman have been arrested in relation to hoax bomb calls made to businesses in Belfast

A number of searches were carried out in Lisburn and Belfast related to the investigation that led to the seizure of a quantity of cash, a number of mobile phones and drugs.

A 37-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drug-related offences and remains in custody.

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