Paramilitary Crime Task Force arrest woman in operation linked to INLA in Derry

A woman has been arrested in Derry today, Tuesday, 13 June, as part of a proactive police investigation by the Paramilitary Crime Task Taskforce (PCTF) and Police Service of Northern Ireland's Organised Crime Branch.

The 27-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of Being Concerned in the Supply of a Class B controlled drug, and she remains in custody at this time. 

PCTF Detective Inspector Phelan said a search of an address in the city was also conducted, during which a number of electronic devices were seized, which will be examined further in due course.

Detective Inspector Phelan said today's operation is part on an ongoing investigation into criminality linked to the North West Irish National Liberation Army (INLA), and added: "We will continue in our work to disrupt those involved in criminal activities, and reduce the harm they cause in our communities and we urge anyone with information which could assist us to call us on 101."

A report can also be submitted online via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/