Two people charged in connection with ongoing terrorism investigation following last week’s searches in Derry

Detectives from the Police Service’s Terrorism Investigation Unit (TIU) have charged two people to court in connection with an ongoing terrorism investigation following last week’s searches in Derry.

A 26-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man have both been charged with offences for possession of firearms and explosives.

They are both due to appear before Derry Magistrates’ Court this morning.

"As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service," a PSNI spokesperson said.

Meanwhile, two men aged 22 and 41, have both been released from police custody and a report will be forwarded to the Public Prosecution Service in due course.

A 43-year-old man remains in custody at this time while enquiries are continuing.