UDA criminal activity targeted in PSNI raids

One man was arrested as eight houses were searched in the Shankill area of Belfast on Thursday as part of a police operation against the west Belfst UDA.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Feb 2020, 17:40 BST
Updated 13th Feb 2020, 17:47 BST
The police operation targeted the UDAThe police operation targeted the UDA
The police operation targeted the UDA

Officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force seized suspected Class A and B drugs and money during the search operation.

Detective Inspector O’Neill said: “The Paramilitary Crime Task Force continues to disrupt the criminal activity of organised criminals who badge themselves as paramilitaries. Today’s operation was part of our ongoing proactive investigation into the criminality of West Belfast UDA.

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“Various items have been seized from a number of properties including suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs and a quantity of cash.

“A 34 year old man was also arrested on suspicion of breach of a terrorism notification order and drugs offences. He is currently in custody at Musgrave Police Station where he is being interviewed by police.

“Today’s seizure is another step in our ongoing commitment to preventing dangerous drugs from ending up in local communities and also frustrating the criminal activities of paramilitaries living within them.

“I would encourage anyone with information about the supply of illegal drugs or information about paramilitary organised crime to get in touch with police on 101.”