Northern Ireland

Two arrested in Belfast New IRA probe

Pair were detained under Terrorism Act, while properties in north and west of the city were searched

Police are investigating after a number of items were placed on a bonfire in Derry
Police in Belfast have arrested two men as part of an investigation into New IRA activity. (Niall Carson/PA)

Two men have been arrested in Belfast by police investigating the activities of the New IRA.

The men, aged 39 and 51, were detained under the Terrorism Act on Friday by detectives from the PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit.

They were taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning, and remain in custody.



A PSNI spokesperson said mobile phones, cash and a small quantity of cannabis were also seized during related searches on Friday at properties in north and west Belfast.

“The items will now undergo further forensic examination,” they added.