Police in Derry seize suspected firearm, along with suspected pipe bombs and quantity of ammunition
The searches in the Creggan area of the city are part of an ongoing terrorism investigation
Detectives from the Police Service's Terrorism Investigation Unit (TIU) have carried out three searches in Creggan in Derry, as part of an ongoing terrorism investigation.
Two of these searches are complete, while the third search is ongoing in Creevagh Heights in the Bligh's Lane area. During the searches, a quantity of cash and a firearm have been seized which will be subject to forensic examination.
Disorder developed this afternoon, at around 4pm in Creevagh Heights. Petrol bombs, rocks, masonry, steel poles and traffic cones were thrown at police, damaging police land rovers. Police remain in the area and would urge drivers to avoid the area if possible.
Derry City & Strabane Superintendent William Calderwood said: "The search in Creevagh Heights is continuing. We appreciate the disruption search activity can have but I want to reassure you of this - our presence in the area and activity we carry out is about keeping people safe. That is our priority and we would appeal for calm."