Write a commentPSNI Detectives have tonight charged seven men following last Monday night's arrest of 12 men at a house in Ardcarne Park in Newry. The seven will appear before Newry Magistrates Court tomorrow morning Monday, 17th of November. Earlier this week five of the men were released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.
The men have been charged with Membership of a proscribed organisation, Directing Terrorism, Conspiracy to possess explosives with intent to endanger life, Conspiracy to possess firearms and ammunition with intent to endanger life and Preparation for acts of terrorism
Five aged 43, 44, 59, 73 and 75 have been charged with Membership of a proscribed organisation, Directing Terrorism, Conspiracy to possess explosives with intent to endanger life, Conspiracy to possess firearms and ammunition with intent to endanger life and Preparation for acts of terrorism.
A 30 year old has been charged with Membership of a proscribed organisation, Conspiracy to possess explosives with intent to endanger life, Conspiracy to possess firearms and ammunition with intent to endanger life and Preparation for acts of terrorism.
A 58 year old has been charged with Membership of a proscribed organisation.
Detective Superintendent Kevin Geddes, from Serious Crime Branch, said: “These charges follow the arrest of twelve men in the Ardcarn Park area of Newry on the evening of Monday 10 November as part of a proactive investigation into violent dissident republican activity in Northern Ireland.
"The arrest and charging of these individuals with what are very serious terrorist offences clearly demonstrates our commitment to investigate all those involved in terrorism. The public should be reassured that we will take every opportunity to bring before the courts any individual who involves themselves in terrorist activity."
