Three held after major Armagh tobacco haul

Three men were being questioned tonight after police seized millions of cigarettes in a raid on a premises in Armagh.

Three men were being questioned tonight after police seized millions of cigarettes in a raid on a premises in Armagh.

PSNI officers from the Organised Crime Branch and officials from Revenue and Customs were involved in the operation.

Police confirmed a massive consignment of tobacco was taken during the raid.

The offensive was directed at serious and organised crime linked to dissident republicans, a spokesman added.

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As the suspects were held, searches and forensic examinations continued at the undisclosed location where the seizure was made.

PA