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Terrorism: Searches of properties in Larne after terror arrest Terrorism: Searches of properties in Larne after terror arrest
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Several properties in Larne, County Antrim, are being searched following the arrest of a man on Northern Ireland terrorism-related offences.Several properties in Larne, County Antrim, are being searched following the arrest of a man on Northern Ireland terrorism-related offences.
He is a serving member of the armed forces and was arrested in Somerset.He is a serving member of the armed forces and was arrested in Somerset.
It is understood that the arrest and searches are related to the discovery of two dissident republican arms dumps earlier this year. The 30-year-old man was detained at 12:20 BST on Wednesday by officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's Counter Terrorism Command.
A PSNI spokesperson said that several properties on the Old Glenarm Road in Larne were being searched. It is understood the arrest and searches are connected to two arms dumps near Larne earlier this year.
In March, the PSNI said they had uncovered a "significant terrorist hide" of bomb-making components and explosives at Carnfunnock Country Park.
In May, a second significant arms cache, including an armour-piercing improvised rocket and two anti-personnel mines, was found at Capanagh Forest, near Larne.
A PSNI spokesperson said that several properties on the Old Glenarm Road in Larne were being searched on Wednesday afternoon.
Detectives are also carrying out searches at an address in South Devon.Detectives are also carrying out searches at an address in South Devon.
The 30-year-old-man was arrested at 12:20 BST on Wednesday by officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's Counter Terrorism Command.
The man is suspected of being involved in preparing for acts of terrorism.The man is suspected of being involved in preparing for acts of terrorism.
Police said the arrest was pre-planned and intelligence-led as part of a collaboration between the Met, the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the South West Counter Terrorism Intelligence Unit.Police said the arrest was pre-planned and intelligence-led as part of a collaboration between the Met, the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the South West Counter Terrorism Intelligence Unit.
The arrest was made by Met detectives supported by officers from Avon and Somerset and Devon and Cornwall Police.The arrest was made by Met detectives supported by officers from Avon and Somerset and Devon and Cornwall Police.
Woods in South Devon have been cordoned off as a search continues.Woods in South Devon have been cordoned off as a search continues.
The man is being held at West Country police station.The man is being held at West Country police station.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence said: "We are aware of a police investigation involving the arrest of a member of the armed forces under the 2000 Terrorism Act and will assist this investigation fully.A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence said: "We are aware of a police investigation involving the arrest of a member of the armed forces under the 2000 Terrorism Act and will assist this investigation fully.
"It would be inappropriate to comment further on an ongoing investigation.""It would be inappropriate to comment further on an ongoing investigation."