Firearms and ammunition seized in Belfast

Firearms and a large quantity of ammunition were recovered by police investigating serious crime in west Belfast today.

Firearms and a large quantity of ammunition were recovered by police investigating serious crime in west Belfast today.

A significant amount of suspected ecstasy tablets were also seized and a 21-year-old man arrested following the search of a house in the Lagmore area of Poleglass.

The suspect is being questioned at Antrim police station.

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