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TWO men have been arrested after more than £2m worth of suspected cannabis was seized during searches in Co. Tyrone. The discovery was made on Saturday morning at properties in the Cookstown and Coalisland areas. A spokesperson for the PSNI said the seizure had 'dealt a significant blow' to those behind the supply of drugs in the region. "Officers carried out searches under the … [Read more...] about More than £2m worth of suspected cannabis seized in Co. Tyrone

TRIBUTES have been paid to businessman, philanthropist and sportsman Tony O'Reilly, who passed away on Saturday following a short illness. O'Reilly, 88, a former chairman of US food company Heinz and CEO of Independent News & Media (INM), made 29 appearances for the Ireland rugby team. In a statement, Taoiseach Simon Harris described O'Reilly as 'a trailblazer who aimed big … [Read more...] about Tributes paid after businessman Tony O’Reilly passes away following short illness

HELEN McENTEE has condemned attacks on gardaí after claiming the force is having to deal with new challenges in Irish society. The Minister for Justice was speaking at Saturday's Garda Memorial Day, which honoured the 89 gardaí who have died in the service of the State. Joined by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher, Ms McEntee described attacks … [Read more...] about McEntee condemns ‘abhorrent’ attacks on gardaí as those who died in line of duty are remembered

POLICE investigating reports of a man brandishing a gun in West Belfast yesterday morning have made an arrest. A man, aged in his 50s, has been detained on suspicion of firearms offences and remains in police custody at this time. "At approximately 8.15am, it was reported that a man had been seen with what was believed to have been a handgun in the vicinity of the Cullingtree … [Read more...] about Arrest made after reports of man brandishing gun in West Belfast

POLICE investigating the death of Belfast woman Kathryn Parton have charged a 23-year-old man with murder. A second man, aged 22, and a 43-year-old woman have also been charged as part of the investigation. Both have been charged with assisting an offender and aiding and abetting a breach of bail, while the woman also faces a charge of attempting to pervert the course of … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder of Belfast woman Kathryn Parton