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Crime Government NMD Council South Down

DUP Councillor Suspended Following Allegations of Child Sexual Grooming

A DUP Councillor in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has been suspended by the party following allegations of child sexual grooming. A spokesperson for the PSNI stated recently: “A 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming, yesterday (Tuesday 22nd February) in the County Down area.  He has […]

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Community Council Crime Downpatrick Government NMD Council South Down

Newry, Mourne and Down District Councillor Arrested on Suspicion of Child Sexual Grooming

A Newry, Mourne and Down District Councillor has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to meet a child following potential sexual grooming. A spokesperson for the PSNI stated on Tuesday evening (22nd February): “A 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming, yesterday (Tuesday 22nd February) in the County […]

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Crime South Down

Police Appeal Following Warrenpoint Burglary

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a burglary at residential premises in the Warrenpoint area last week It was reported to police on Wednesday 23rd February that around six men entered a bungalow in the Ganna Way area sometime between 5pm and 8pm on Wednesday 16th February. A man in his 60s, a woman […]

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Community Crime Government Politics Stormont

New Domestic Abuse Offence Comes Into Force

Domestic abuse in all its forms, both physical and non-physical, is wrong and will not be tolerated, Justice Minister Naomi Long said. She was speaking as an advertising campaign was launched to raise awareness of the new offence within the Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021, which has now come into force. […]

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Crime South Down

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Child Sexual Grooming

A 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming, yesterday (Tuesday 22nd February) in the County Down area.  He has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.  ENDS

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Crime Kilkeel South Down Uncategorized

Police Seize Drugs in Kilkeel

Monday evening (21st Feb) local policing team officers located this haul of drugs in 2 runabout cars in the Kilkeel area. Officers were investigating an apparently abandoned car and located the Class A and Class C drug secreted in it. Further enquiries identified another car close by which also contained an amount of drugs. Approximately […]

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Crime Government Stormont

New Legislation on Sexual Offences and Trafficking Moves a Step Closer

Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA took steps to further strengthen existing law and introduce new offences to tackle sexual offending in Northern Ireland. Moving the Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Bill to Consideration Stage in the NI Assembly, Minister Long said: “Since my appointment as Justice Minister, I have made it my priority to legislate […]

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Community Crime Government Stormont

Organised Crime Task Force Praised

Justice Minister Naomi Long has praised the partners represented on the Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF) for delivering a series of successful operations, including significant seizures of drugs, cigarettes and counterfeit goods. Speaking during a visit to the PSNI Cyber Crime Centre in Belfast to mark publication of the 2020/21 OCTF Annual Report, Naomi Long […]

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Crime Lurgan

Man Charged With Drug Possession in Lurgan

A 29-year-old man has been charged with possession of Class A and Class B controlled drugs with intent to supply and possession of Class A, Class B and Class C controlled drugs. He is expected to appear before Craigavon Magistrate’s Court via videolink on Wednesday, February 16. As is usual procedure, all charges will be […]

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Crime Newry

Items Seized During Search at Newry House

Detectives carried out an operational search of a property in the Canal Street area of Newry yesterday morning (Tuesday 15 February). A number of items were removed during the search and taken away for further examination. There are no further details. ENDS

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Crime Newry

Two Men Charged Following Major Drug Haul

Two men, aged 45 and 51, have been charged with possession of a Class B controlled drug, possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply, being concerned in the supply of a Class B controlled drug and possessing criminal property. The 45-year-old man also faces a further charge of possession of a […]

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Armagh Crime Newry South Armagh South Down

Two Men Arrested Following £300,000 Drugs Haul in Counties Down and Armagh

Detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Unit have seized drugs with an estimated street value of around £300,000 and arrested two men today (Tuesday 15th February). Detective Inspector Shaw said: “Officers conducted a proactive policing operation in the County Armagh area where a vehicle was stopped. A man in his 50s and another man in his 40s were […]