Two arrested and guns and ammunition seized during investigation into INLA

by Q Radio News

Two men have been arrested in connection with the recovery of a gun and ammunition in west Belfast. 

Police investigating criminal activities of the INLA, stopped a vehicle on the Falls Road shortly after 9.20am yesterday. 

A subsequent property search was carried out in the Whiterock area, where the firearm and bullets were found and taken for examination. 

The suspects aged 34 and 35 were arrested on suspicion of possessing firearm and ammunition in suspicious circumstances. 

Both men remain in police custody. 

Images of the gun and ammunition recovered in west Belfast yesterday during a PSNI investigation into the INLA.

Two men aged 34 and 35 were detained on suspicion of possessing firearm and ammunition in suspicious circumstances.

Both remain in police custody. pic.twitter.com/4dG8NjNQjN

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Detective Inspector Hamilton said: "The seizure of this firearm and ammunition has made the community of west Belfast, and indeed the wider community a safer place following this investigation.

“The Paramilitary Crime Task Force will continue to listen to the community and act on the information they provide.

"This result is testament to our continuing commitment to target the activities of criminals badged as paramilitaries and I would ask anyone with any information in relation to criminal activity to contact police on 101 or alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”