Detectives probing INLA arrest man on suspicion of membership, drugs supply

A man has been arrested in Strabane on suspicion of membership of the INLA and drugs supply, police have confirmed.
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Detectives from PSNI Organised Crime Branch, investigating the activities of INLA, said they arrested a 49 year old man and conducted a search of a property in the Strabane area today, Wednesday, April 17.

Detective Inspector Tom McClure said: “The man was arrested under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000, on suspicion of a number of offences including blackmail, membership of a proscribed organisation and being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs. He has been taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave Police Station for questioning.”

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