Man arrested over organised crime in North

A man was arrested tonight by police in Northern Ireland investigating organised crime including blackmail.

A man was arrested tonight by police in Northern Ireland investigating organised crime including blackmail.

Police said the arrest in a northern county of the was the result of a protracted investigation by the PSNI serious and organised crime squad.

The investigation has focused on blackmail and other related offences. It is not believed to have a direct link to any paramilitary organisation.

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