Man arrested in connection to RAAD vigilante attacks
A man has been arrested in connection with paramilitary attacks in Derry.
Police say the 56-year-old was arrested earlier today (Friday).
The PSNI also came under attack by petrol bombers during a search of a house in the Creggan area of the city.
“A number of items have been seized for specialist examination including a quantity of suspected Firearms, believed to be similar to those used in attacks in the city,” a PSNI spokeswoman says
It is understood the arrest is in connection to the activity of vigilante group Republican Action Against Drugs (RAAD).
WITH MANY THANKS TO : DERRY JOURNAL
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Posted on June 2, 2012, in EXPOSING THE TRUTH IN ULSTER and tagged Creggan Derry, Derry, media, Police Service of Northern Ireland, Politics, RAAD, Republican Action Against Drugs, Vigilante, War on Terrorism, Warfare and Conflict. Bookmark the permalink. 5 Comments.
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