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Police make anti-terror arrests

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A man has been arrested in the Newry area under anti-terrorist legislation.

It is understood a firearm was recovered during the police operation on Thursday.

During follow-up searches in the area a second man was arrested. Both men are now being question at Antrim PSNI station.

No details about the firearm have so far been released and it is not known exactly where the men were arrested.

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