A MAN arrested and released without charge in Co Tyrone as part of an investigation into dissident republican activity has been rearrested in connection with lottery fraud.
The 32-year-old was initially arrested in the Strabane area on Saturday on suspicion of membership of a proscribed organisation.
His detention was part of an ongoing investigation into dissident republican activity linked to the Irish Republican Movement and the New IRA.
Police said that after being released, the suspect was rearrested under Police and Criminal Evidence (PACE) legislation.
Detective Inspector Andrew Hamlin said: “The suspect has been arrested on suspicion of benefits fraud and being involved in an illegal lottery described as ‘E2 Republican Prisoners Portlaoise’.
“Police would take this opportunity to advise members of the public not to purchase these lottery tickets as they are illegal and are funding organised criminality and terrorism.”
The man continues to be questioned at Musgrave Police Station.
