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By Paul Higgins A Lithuanian lorry driver allegedly at the centre of an international “large scale criminal conspiracy” was remanded into custody today (tues.) Refusing to free Modestas Mockevicius, District Judge Trevor Brown said his claims of having £100,000 in cash for IVF treatment was “a very unconvincing explanation” so given the seriousness of the […]
Police seized £250,000 in suspected illegal drugs, cash and counterfeit products in the Newry area yesterday, Monday 4th July. Area Commander for Newry, Mourne & Down, Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “During the searches, we seized approximately £200,000 in both Class A and Class B suspected controlled drugs and counterfeit goods. A sum of £25,000 in […]
Detectives investigating the seizure of drugs, cash and firearms following a series of searches of vehicles and addresses in South Armagh, Bessbrook and Markethill on Sunday 3rd July have charged two men to appear at court. A 41 year old man has been charged with possessing criminal property, possession of class B drugs, possession of […]
Police have arrested six people and seized drugs, cash and firearms following a series of searches of vehicles and addresses in South Armagh and Markethill on Sunday 3rd July. Commander for Newry, Mourne & Down, Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “At around 1.30pm on Sunday afternoon, the police helicopter observed a suspicious vehicle, a white BMW […]
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a number of vehicles were believed to be deliberately set on fire in Co Armagh in the early hours of this morning, Friday 1st July. Sergeant Walkingshaw said: “At approximately 2.15am, officers received and responded to a report of several cars on fire in the Gortcille area […]
Police are becoming increasingly concerned about the whereabouts of 51 year old Dilara Rostami. Last seen in the Newry area around 0030 hours on River Street, Newry. He is approx 5ft 6 with dark hair and last seen wearing a black coat, blue Jeans and white trainers. If you have seen Dilara or have any […]
Police are currently investigating a Burglary that occurred at approximately 1200 pm today along the Low Road in Newry. We believe the vehicle involved is a Red Mini with two White stripes along the bonnet also it has a White roof. Registration 04-D-74395. If you think you may have been in the area at the […]
Police in Waringstown have charged a 29-year-old man with a number of drug offences including possession with intent to supply a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled drug and threats to commit criminal damage. He is due to appear before Craigavon Magistrates’ Court this morning, Wednesday June 15th. As is usual […]
A 31-year-old man, arrested following a report of a burglary in Portadown on Saturday, June 25, is expected to appear before Lisburn Magistrate’s Court on Monday, June 27. He has been charged with offences including three counts of assault on police, two counts of burglary, disorderly behaviour, criminal damage, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, threats […]
A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of disorderly behaviour, criminal damage, two counts of burglary, and three counts of assault on police. Inspector Conway said: “Shortly before 2.40pm yesterday, Saturday 25th June, officers received and responded to a report of a burglary in the Bann Street area of Portadown. “During the course […]
On Sunday 19th June a male was assaulted in St Catherine’s Chapel on Dominic Street, Newry around 820am during morning Mass. If you saw anything or have any information please call us on 101 and quote ref 511 190622 our tell us anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800555111. ENDS
Slieve Gullion West Neighbourhood Policing Team have this week made an arrest after an estimated £10,000 of suspected class B drugs was seized from a vehicle in Forkhill. Initially this vehicle failed to stop for Police in Crossmaglen but was later located parked up in Forkhill. This was a significant seizure of around £10,000 worth […]
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