Local arrests in organised crime investigation
The five were among seven individuals arrested yesterday, Wednesday, May 29.
A police spokesperson said six people were arrested in the Ballymena area - three men aged 53, 31 and 45 and three women aged 50, 26 and 46. A 52 year old man was also arrested in Scotland and was brought to Northern Ireland for interview.
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Hide AdThe 45-year-old man and 46-year-old woman were released on bail on Wednesday night pending further enquiries.
In addition, a number of searches were carried out at various locations in Ballymena, Belfast, Antrim, and Glenavy.
The police spokesperson said enquiries by detectives from Organised Crime Branch are expected to continue for some time.