On-the-run terror suspect McLaughlin arrested in Republic of Ireland

Detectives from An Garda Siochana have today arrested Damien McLaughlin under a European Arrest Warrant as part of a joint intelligence-led operation with the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Mar 2017, 19:15 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2017, 11:08 BST
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Damien McLaughlin

The 40 year old is charged with offences in connection with the murder of prison officer David Black. Mr McLaughlin has been missing for some time.

Click here for a timeline of events leading up to his disappearance.Detective Chief Superintendent Raymond Murray, from PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch, said: “Since his disappearance Police have carried out extensive enquiries regarding Mr McLaughlin’s whereabouts. Throughout this time the PSNI has been liaising closely with An Garda Siochana and today’s arrests demonstrate the benefits of joint working between police forces and other national partner agencies.

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“As part of the operation a 59 year old man was also arrested in Donegal and a 47 year old woman was arrested in Belfast. Damien McLaughlin is scheduled to appear at Dublin’s Central Criminal Court tomorrow. The 59 year old man has been taken to Letterkenny police station for questioning and a 47 year old woman has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning.”

Senior detectives contacted the Black family today to update them on developments: “Detectives involved in the case spoke with Mrs Black to inform her of Damien McLaughlin’s arrest,” added Detective Chief Superintendent Murray.

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