Police have arrested two men in Co Tyrone in connection with a paramilitary style attack which took place in 2019 and criminality related to violent dissident republican activity.
A 28-year-old woman has also been arrested near Liverpool in connection with the incident.
Two residential properties were searched in Strabane and Sion Mills by the PSNI’s Criminal Investigation team and Terrorism Investigation Unit on Thursday morning, as well as two business premises in the town.
A number of items have been seized and taken away for examination.
Both males, aged 34, are currently in custody and are assisting police with their enquiries.
The 28-year-old woman was arrested in the Halewood South area of Merseyside on Thursday, and remains in custody.
A police spokesperson said: “Today, Thursday 3 February, detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Criminal Investigation Department, with support from Terrorism Investigation Unit colleagues, have conducted a series of searches at residential and business premises in the Strabane and surrounding area.
"This is part of an ongoing investigation into a paramilitary-style attack in 2019 and criminality linked to violent dissident republican activity.
"During the operation, two residential properties were searched, one in Sion Mills and one in Strabane.
"Searches are ongoing at two business properties in Strabane. A number of items were seized and have been taken away for further examination.
"Two males, aged 34, have been arrested and are currently helping with ongoing enquiries.
"As part of the operation, PSNI detectives with the support of officers from Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) and Merseyside Police, arrested a 28-year-old woman at a residential property in the Halewood South area of Merseyside.
"The search of that property remains ongoing and the suspect remains in custody for questioning."
