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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.'
