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Six held in 'dissident inquiry'

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Six people have been arrested by detectives investigating dissident republican activity in the Belfast area, it is understood.

The arrests were made under the Terrorism Act, police said.

A number of items seized during searches in the greater Belfast area are being tested by forensics experts.

In a separate incident, two people have been arrested in the city in connection with drugs offences.





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