By Simon Hunter
A man has been arrested on suspicion of 19 burglaries and 6 attempted burglaries in Ballymena.
Detectives are investigating a number in the town centre over the last 6 months.
The 42-year-old was detained after a house search yesterday morning.
He remains in custody, assisting police with their enquiries.
Detective Constable Graham said, "The arrest on Saturday morning is a result of a very thorough and protracted ongoing investigation into a large number of burglaries at shops, churches and other commercial premises in Ballymena over recent months."
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