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Irish Examiner
13-05-2025
- Irish Examiner
Man remanded in custody after extradition over New IRA charges
A man wanted to stand trial on terrorism charges has appeared in court in Co Tyrone after being extradited from Ireland. Omagh Magistrates' Court heard that Seán Walsh, 58, of Belmont Park, Ballinlough, Co Cork, is alleged to have attended a meeting which was targeted in a police surveillance operation against the New IRA. A PSNI detective sergeant told the court that he had executed the extradition warrant on Mr Walsh on Tuesday morning outside Newry. He said there had been a 'lengthy' courts and appeal process in Ireland after the warrants were first issued by a Belfast court in November 2021. The PSNI extradited Sean Walsh from the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday following a court warrant (Niall Carson/PA) The detective told the court the case against Mr Walsh related to Operation Arbacia, which was a surveillance operation targeting alleged New IRA meetings. He said police believe Mr Walsh attended a meeting in 2020 in the Omagh area. A number of other people have been charged as part of the same operation. Mr Walsh is to stand trial for offences of belonging to a proscribed organisation, directing terrorism, conspiracy to direct terrorism and preparation of acts of terrorism. The charges relate to a meeting that allegedly took place at an address on Buninver Road in Gortin, Co Tyrone. A prosecuting barrister told the court that she would oppose any application for bail. She said Mr Walsh had no address in Northern Ireland and had fought his extradition to the jurisdiction. District Judge Peter Magill pointed out that Mr Walsh had no legal representative in court and adjourned the case until Wednesday in Dungannon to allow for his lawyer to be present to make a bail application. Read More Driver hospitalised after bus crashes into wall in Cork city estate
BreakingNews.ie
13-05-2025
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Cork man remanded in custody in Tyrone after extradition over New IRA charges
A man wanted to stand trial on terrorism charges has appeared in court in Co Tyrone after being extradited from the Republic. Omagh Magistrates' Court heard that Sean Walsh, 58, of Belmont Park, Ballinlough, Douglas, Co Cork, is alleged to have attended a meeting which was targeted in a PSNI surveillance operation against the New IRA. Advertisement A PSNI detective sergeant told the court that he had executed the extradition warrant on Walsh on Tuesday morning outside Newry. He said there had been a 'lengthy' courts and appeal process in the Republic after the warrants were first issued by a Belfast court in November 2021. The detective told the court the case against Walsh related to Operation Arbacia, which was a surveillance operation targeting alleged New IRA meetings. He said police believe Walsh attended a meeting in 2020 in the Omagh area. Advertisement A number of other people have been charged as part of the same operation. Walsh is to stand trial for offences of belonging to a proscribed organisation, directing terrorism, conspiracy to direct terrorism and preparation of acts of terrorism. The charges relate to a meeting that allegedly took place at an address on Buninver Road in Gortin, Co Tyrone. Ireland Nephew (27) of late Aslan singer Christy Dignam di... Read More A prosecuting barrister told the court that she would oppose any application for bail. Advertisement She said Walsh had no address in Northern Ireland and had fought his extradition to the jurisdiction. District Judge Peter Magill pointed out that Walsh had no legal representative in court and adjourned the case until Wednesday in Dungannon to allow for his lawyer to be present to make a bail application.
Sunday World
13-05-2025
- Sunday World
Man (58) extradited North to stand trial over New IRA terror investigation
Police said the 58-year-old man was initially arrested on December 8, 2021 and was sought to stand trial for a number of terror-related offences. A man has been extradited to Northern Ireland from the Republic and will appear in court later as part of a terror investigation into the New IRA. Police said the 58-year-old man was initially arrested in the Republic on December 8, 2021, with the man successfully returned to Northern Ireland on Tuesday. Police said the man was subject to an investigation by PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit as part of their investigation into the New IRA under Operation Arbacia and was sought to stand trial for a number of terror-related offences. The PSNI said these include belonging to a prescribed organisation, directing terrorism, conspiracy to direct terrorism and preparation of acts of terrorism. Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) stock image. Picture: Aodhan Roberts/Belfast Telegraph. News in 90 Seconds - May 13th The alleged offences are thought to have occurred in the Omagh area in July 2020, with the man appearing before Omagh Magistrates' Court later today. PSNI Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit said that the recent extradition 'demonstrates our continued and effective' collaboration with Gardaí. He added: 'Today's extradition demonstrates our continued and effective working with partners to track down wanted persons and bring offenders to justice." 'The Police Service of Northern Ireland continues to work closely with authorities in the Republic of Ireland to locate and return those wanted to stand trial in Northern Ireland. 'In this particular case, we worked closely with the PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit and An Garda Síochána to locate this man and bring him before the courts. 'PSNI will relentlessly pursue those sought to stand trial in this jurisdiction.'
Belfast Telegraph
13-05-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
Man extradited to NI from Republic to stand trial as part of terror investigation into New IRA
Police said the 58-year-old man was initially arrested in the Republic on December 8, 2021, with the man successfully returned to Northern Ireland on Tuesday. Police said the man was subject to an investigation by PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit as part of their investigation into the New IRA under Operation Arbacia and was sought to stand trial for a number of terror related offences. The PSNI said these include belonging to a prescribed organisation, directing terrorism, conspiracy to direct terrorism and preparation of acts of terrorism. The alleged offences are thought to have occurred in the Omagh area in July 2020, with the man appearing before Omagh Magistrates' Court later today. PSNI Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit said that the recent extradition 'demonstrates our continued and effective' collaboration with Gardaí. He added: 'Today's extradition demonstrates our continued and effective working with partners to track down wanted persons and bring offenders to justice. 'The Police Service of Northern Ireland continues to work closely with authorities in the Republic of Ireland to locate and return those wanted to stand trial in Northern Ireland. 'In this particular case, we worked closely with the PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit and An Garda Síochána to locate this man and bring him before the courts. 'PSNI will relentlessly pursue those sought to stand trial in this jurisdiction.'
