Man arrested in connection with firearm discovery in Derry

A man in his 40s has been arrested in Derry in connection with the discovery on a firearm.

Police have confirmed that the arrest is in relation to a firearm that was discovered in the Currynierin area back on March 14.

A PSNI spokesman said on Tuesday: “A man in his 40s has been arrested by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit this morning, Tuesday June 9 on suspicion of possession of a firearm.

"He remains in custody at this time and police are currently conducting follow up searches in the area.”

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