Suspected imitation firearm and quantity of suspected drugs seized in Derry INLA probe
A number of items were seized including a suspected imitation firearm, paramilitary related paraphernalia, a quantity of suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs and a number of mobile devices
Officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) have carried out a search of a property in Derry today, (Friday, December 13).
The search in the Galliagh area of the city was part of an ongoing investigation into suspected criminality linked to the INLA, police confirmed.
A number of items were seized including a suspected imitation firearm, paramilitary related paraphernalia, a quantity of suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs and a number of mobile devices. These have been taken away for examination.
Detective Inspector Pyper said: “This is a demonstration of the PCTF’s commitment to tackle all types of criminality linked to paramilitaries, in an ongoing effort to rid our communities of the harm these groups cause and of their coercive control.
“We would like to thank the local community for their continued support and will continue to act on the information you provide us.
“I would encourage anyone with information regarding criminal activity to contact police on 101.”
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/