Man held after Belfast explosives seizure

The PSNI have arrested a 38-year-old man following an arms and explosives seizure in Belfast.

The PSNI have arrested a 38-year-old man following an arms and explosives seizure in Belfast.

The man was detained following what the PSNI described as a pro-active intelligence-led operation in the Beechmount area of west Belfast

During a search of a house, material believed to be explosives, a number of suspected firearms and a small number of cannabis plants were recovered.

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