Two arrested in planned searches this morning in ongoing investigation into dissident republican activity

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Terrorism Investigation Unit (TIU) have conducted three planned searches in Londonderry this morning, Wednesday 6th November, in relation to an ongoing investigation into dissident republican activity.

As a result of the searches, a number of items have been seized and have been removed for forensic examination.

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Two men, aged 44 and 57, have also been arrested and have been taken to Waterside Custody suite for questioning.

These searches demonstrate our commitment to disrupting the criminal activities of this small group of people who are intent on exploiting their own communities. As always, our priority is to protect communities and keep people safe from harm.

Anyone who has information which could assist our investigation to contact us on 101 or online at www.psni.police.uk/report.

If you would prefer to provide information without giving your details, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.