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Police carry out raids in Lurgan

Police investigating dissident republican activity have been carrying out a major operation in Lurgan, Co Armagh.

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Extra time to question suspects in Lurgan dissident probe

Police at the scene in Lurgan on Wednesday. Credit: Pacemaker

Police investigating dissident republican terrorist activity in the Lurgan area have been given more time to question four suspects.

A court has allowed detectives to continue to interview four men arrested on Wednesday - two aged 22, one aged 24 and one 46 - until Monday evening.

A fifth suspect, arrested in Lurgan on Thursday, also remains in custody at a police station in Belfast.

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