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Scale of drugs problem contributes to existence of paramilitary groups, MPs told

The scale of the drugs problem in many communities in Northern Ireland contributes to the continued existence of paramilitary groups, MPs have been told. Professor Marie Breen-Smyth, the Independent Reviewer of the Justice and Security Act, said ...

23 Nov 2022 at 14:43

Derry News

Millions in funding for vulnerable communities

Over a million pounds in funding has been awarded to community groups across Derry to "divert young people away from the threat of paramilitary recruitment." The International Fund for Ireland is granting the money to eight charity and ...

12 May 2023 at 17:33

Northern Ireland

Mobile phones seized in drugs feud investigation

Mobile phones have been seized as part of an investigation into a feud between drugs gangs in North Down. The devices were found during a search of an address in North Belfast on Tuesday by detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task ...

05 Apr 2023 at 14:58

Northern Ireland

Shots fired at house in Newtownards ‘potentially linked to loyalist feud’

Two shots have reportedly been fired at a house in Newtownards in Co Antrim which police believe may be linked to a feud between loyalist drugs gangs. There were four people, including two children, in the house at the time and ...

20 Jul 2023 at 16:14

DerryNow

“Is it the role of the Police Federation to defend the actions of the RUC?”

The Chair of the Police Federation for NI said it asked its members to consider challenging a Police Ombudsman’s findings of RUC 'collusive behaviour' because it affected its members and ‘retired cadre’. Last year, The ...

04 Dec 2023 at 17:33

Northern Ireland

Boy released on bail after arrest in drug probe linked to East Belfast UVF

A 16-year-old boy has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of a number of offences as part of an investigation into the supply of illegal drugs linked to the East Belfast UVF. Detectives from the ...

03 Jan 2024 at 20:19

Northern Ireland

Paramilitary Crime Task Force arrests teenager over drug offences

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences as part of an investigation into the supply of illegal drugs linked to the East Belfast UVF. Detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task ...

03 Jan 2024 at 14:29

Local News

Derry police seize number of items during searches linked to the UDA

Detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force, investigating suspected criminality linked to the Derry UDA have carried out a number of searches in the Derry area today, Thursday 23rd November. During the ...

23 Nov 2023 at 16:33

Need to ‘deradicalise’ young loyalists in Northern Ireland, academic tells MPs

There is a need to “deradicalise” young loyalists in Northern Ireland, an academic has told MPs. Dr Aaron Edwards, a lecturer at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, was speaking as he gave evidence to the ...

18 Oct 2023 at 16:15

Northern Ireland

New approach needed to tackle paramilitary threat, chief constable says

The PSNI will have to take a new approach to dealing with paramilitary groups due to funding pressures, Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has told MPs. During an appearance before the Northern Ireland Affairs ...

13 Dec 2023 at 13:09

DerryNow

Parents of Dungiven man shot dead by loyalist paramilitaries issue fresh appeal for information

The parents of a Dungiven man, who was shot dead by loyalist paramilitaries, have issued a fresh appeal for information on the killing of their son, 23 years after the murder. Gary Moore was shot dead ...

12 Dec 2023 at 18:33

Northern Ireland

Public awareness campaign highlights issue of illegal paramilitary money lenders

A public awareness campaign is to highlight how people are being exploited by paramilitary and criminal gangs through illegal money lending and facing drug-related intimidation. The next phase of the ...

10 Oct 2023 at 12:00

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