PSNI seize bomb-making equipment in Co Antrim

Bomb-making equipment believed belong to loyalist paramilitaries has been seized during raids in Co Antrim.

Bomb-making equipment believed belong to loyalist paramilitaries has been seized during raids in Co Antrim.

The find was made during searches of houses in the village of Bushmills last night.

According to the Police Service of Northern Ireland the search was part of an investigation into loyalist paramilitaries in the area.

No explosives were found but officers took away substances which, when mixed together, would be explosive, said the spokesman.

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A blank firing pistol and other items which could be of use to terrorists, including balaclavas and combat-style, clothing were also seized.

No arrests were made.