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Maurice Fitzmaurice

Ardoyne police operation linked to funeral last year, PSNI says

Searches have been carried out by police investigating the suspected wearing of clothes linked to the Provisional IRA.

The clothes are believed to have been worn at a funeral in North Belfast at the end the last year.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the PSNI said detectives from their Terrorism Investigation Unit “conducted searches of two properties in the Ardoyne area of north Belfast today, Wednesday, 5th April”.

Read more: North Belfast house search linked to 'Provisional IRA clothing' investigation

The searches were carried out in relation to alleged offences contrary to Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000, the statement added.

Detective Inspector Dane said: “The searches form part of an ongoing investigation which has followed on from information received that a number of people, who were part of a funeral cortege walking on a public street in north Belfast on Monday 26 December 2022, were believed to be wearing items of clothing associated with a proscribed organisation: namely, the Provisional IRA.

“The Police Service of Northern Ireland is committed to investigating, and disrupting, the criminal activity of individuals and groups. This includes organised crime, paramilitary and terrorist groups, and is irrespective of location, background, religion, or political affiliation.

“We’re grateful for the support of local communities, and are keen to encourage anyone with information, or concerns, to contact us on 101.”

The PSNI said that information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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