Northern Ireland

Three men arrested in New IRA-linked investigation released

The men were detained on Wednesday following searches in the Newry area

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Three men arrested in New IRA-linked investigation have been released after questioning (Niall Carson/PA)

Three men arrested in connection with an investigation into the activities of the New IRA have been released following questioning, the PSNI have said.

The men, aged 25, 27 and 58, were detained on Wednesday following searches in the Newry area.

They were arrested under the Terrorism Act, and were taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite in Belfast for questioning.

Two cars and a number of mobile phones were among items seized during the searches.

Police said the investigation continues.