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Three arrests after major PSNI operation against RAAD | Three arrests after major PSNI operation against RAAD |
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Three men have been arrested and five assault rifles and three handguns have been seized in overnight raids in Londonderry. | Three men have been arrested and five assault rifles and three handguns have been seized in overnight raids in Londonderry. |
It was part of a major police operation targeting the vigilante group Republican Action Against Drugs (RAAD). | It was part of a major police operation targeting the vigilante group Republican Action Against Drugs (RAAD). |
PSNI Chief Constable Matt Baggott said the operation was aimed at tackling punishment shootings in Derry. | PSNI Chief Constable Matt Baggott said the operation was aimed at tackling punishment shootings in Derry. |
Police said a total of eight firearms were taken after homes in the city were searched. | Police said a total of eight firearms were taken after homes in the city were searched. |
Mr Baggott described the seizures as "significant" | |
The men who were arrested are being questioned at the PSNI's serious crime suite in Antrim. | The men who were arrested are being questioned at the PSNI's serious crime suite in Antrim. |
The PSNI said officers came under attacks from youths throwing stones and petrol bombs at several locations. | The PSNI said officers came under attacks from youths throwing stones and petrol bombs at several locations. |
Since 2008, RAAD has murdered one man and shot more than 40 others. | Since 2008, RAAD has murdered one man and shot more than 40 others. |
In 2011, Andrew Allen from Derry was shot dead in a house in Buncrana in County Donegal. | In 2011, Andrew Allen from Derry was shot dead in a house in Buncrana in County Donegal. |
RAAD has also warned dozens of young men to leave the city or face being shot. | RAAD has also warned dozens of young men to leave the city or face being shot. |
In June, the armed group said it was behind a bomb attack on the PSNI. | In June, the armed group said it was behind a bomb attack on the PSNI. |
The police in Derry have admitted they have struggled to secure convictions against those involved in the organisation. | The police in Derry have admitted they have struggled to secure convictions against those involved in the organisation. |