Man due in court on terrorism charge

Car stopped in Lurgan Police stopped two cars during the operation

A 35-year-old man has been charged with having a firearm and articles likely to be of use to terrorists.

It is understood the charges are in connection with a police operation on Thursday night.

Three men were arrested when two cars were stopped at Kiln Road, Lurgan.

Two other men - aged 23 and 28 - have been released pending reports to the Public Prosecution Service. The 35-year-old is due to appear at Lisburn Magistrates' Court on Monday.

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