Two men arrested and two firearms seized in hijacking and security alert probe - both men arrested in Shankill and Ballymena under the Terrorism Act

By Gemma Murray
Published 8th Jun 2022, 13:52 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2022, 13:55 BST
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Terrorism Investigation Unit detectives, investigating a hijacking and security alert in North Belfast on Friday 25 March, have arrested two men.

A 46-year-old male was arrested under the Terrorism Act in the Shankill area.

Two suspected firearms have been recovered and a vehicle has been taken away for examination.

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As part of the operation, a 51 year-old male was arrested in the Ballymena area under the Terrorism Act.

A van has been seized and taken away for examination.

Both men are currently being questioned in the Serious Crime Suite of Musgrave police station in Belfast.