Three held over North Belfast UVF investigations
Three people have been arrested after seven searches in the Greater Belfast area on Monday as part of investigations into the North Belfast UVF.
PSNI Detective Inspector Heather Whoriskey said: “The searches took place in residential and commercial properties during which three people were arrested.
“A 56-year old-woman and 39-year-old man were arrested in Newtownabbey and a 56-year-old man was arrested in North Belfast.
"They have all been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for further questioning.
“Today’s operation demonstrates the PSNI’s commitment to tackling all types of criminality linked to paramilitaries.
"While these searches and arrests focused specifically on the North Belfast UVF, we will continue to target all paramilitary groups and disrupt their illegal activities which only serve to blight the communities they operate in."