by Q Radio News
Police investigating dissident republican activity have recovered a firearm following a search of land in County Tyrone.
Officers from the Terrorism Investigation Unit discovered the weapon on Tuesday during a search of land at Baladoogh Lane in Cookstown.
They are linking the find to the New IRA.
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit conducted a search of land at Baladoogh Lane Cookstown today and as a result a firearm has been recovered. Today’s action is part of an ongoing investigation into the activities of the New IRA.
— Police Service NI (@PoliceServiceNI) December 8, 2020
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