Four men have been charged after guns and pipe bombs were seized during a pre-planned operation targeting the East Belfast UVF.
Two vehicles were also seized during the searches as well a large quantity of assorted ammunition, balaclavas and UVF flags
Four men have been charged after a pre-planned operation targeting the East Belfast UVF on Friday night. Police seized eight handguns and three pipe bombs during searches in the lower Newtownards Road area. The men face a number of charges including possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life and possession of a firearm and ammunition in suspicious circumstances.The operation involved searches of three residential properties and one business premises.On Sunday, police confirmed the 51-year-old, 47-year-old and 34-year-old have also been charged with possession of explosives in suspicious circumstances and possession of explosives with intent to endanger life.
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