Man due in court charged with being in proscribed organisation

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Thursday, 19 October 2017 06:59

By Hannah Spratt

By Q Radio News

A 32 year old man is due in court this morning charged with being a member of a proscribed organisation.

He was one of four men detained in west Belfast this week during a crack down on UDA activity.

Police seized uniforms, flags ammunition and drugs after a series of 13 searches.

The suspect has also been reported to prosecutors on suspicion of drug offences.

The PPS is also being sent files on the three other men.

Detective Inspector Heather Whoriskey said: “Police have conducted 13 searches in North Belfast, Holywood and Portadown.

"During the course of these we have seized numerous paramilitary uniforms and associated paraphernalia including badges, flags and UDA ties.

"We have also found drugs – steroids and cannabis – as well as mobile phones, tablets, and a gun holster and ammunition."

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