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Man charged with firearms offence following search in east Belfast

Police have charged a man with possession of firearms and ammunition in suspicious circumstances following a search in east Belfast on Wednesday.
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A 28-year-old man has been charged after firearms were recovered following a search in east Belfast.

The man was arrested during a search by officers from the PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) in the Kilmakee Park area of the city on Wednesday, when items including a handgun and ammunition was found.

He has been charged with possession of firearms and ammunition in suspicious circumstances, and is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court on Friday.

All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

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