Northern Ireland

Man (41) arrested in north Antrim UDA probe in Coleraine

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A 41-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested by detectives investigating the north Antrim UDA.

It followed a search operation today in the Coleraine area by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF).

The 41-year-old was arrested under the Terrorism Act.

A detective inspector said: "North Antrim UDA remain a priority for the PCTF due to the harm that they continue to cause to the local community.

"Paramilitaries claim to protect local people but in reality they exploit them and use violence or the threat of violence to control and intimidate.

"Working with our partners and communities we are committed to tackling the criminality of these groups."

Police urged anyone with information to phone 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The PCTF was established by the PSNI, HM Revenue and Customs and the National Crime Agency to tackle criminality linked to paramilitary activity as part of a Stormont action plan.