Police carry out searches of Belfast and Millisle properties

Officers from the PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force carried out searches at two properties in the west Belfast and Millisle areas on Wednesday.

They were part of an ongoing probe into suspected criminality linked to the west Belfast UDA.

A number of items were seized for forensic examination from the west Belfast property, including a mobile phone.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "(These) searches reflect our ongoing commitment to safeguarding local people.

“We will continue to work with our partners in the Paramilitary Crime Task Force to disrupt the activities of those who make their living from crime.

“The searches and seizures are a demonstration of the PCTF’s commitment to tackle all types of criminality linked to paramilitaries, in an ongoing effort to rid our communities of the harm these groups cause and of their coercive control.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and we would like to thank the local community for their continued support and will continue to act on the information you provide us.

“I would encourage anyone with information regarding criminal activity to contact us on 101.”