In the wake of the recent increase in violence in Northern Ireland, a major counter terror search operation is currently underway in the Creggan area of Derry. The operation is targeted at the New IRA, a dissident republican group responsible for a number of recent attacks in the region. With tensions high and fears of further violence escalating, the operation is a significant step in the fight against terrorism in Northern Ireland. In this article, we will explore this ongoing operation and the potential implications it may have for the area and the wider region.
On Saturday, a search operation took place in the city of Derry/Londonderry in Northern Ireland. The search operation focused on a property and land located off the Letterkenny Road and Foyle Road area in the city, according to a statement released by the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit (TIU). The operation was an intelligence-led operation and has been linked to previous searches in the former Daisyfield site and the Southway area, according to the Belfast Telegraph.
The search operation was undertaken by six bomb disposal teams who were accompanied by officers from the PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit. The goal of the search was to find potential munitions and explosives in the area. Some officers were conducting a search inside a property, while others of the team focused on the land surrounding the property. The ATO also assisted in the search operation.
The operation took place as part of an ongoing investigation into New IRA activity. The authorities have not yet provided any information on whether any items related to the investigation were discovered during the operation. The search was reportedly planned well in advance, and the police received support from District and Tactical Support Group colleagues.
The operation was a reminder of the continued threat of terrorism in Northern Ireland. The New IRA is a republican terrorist organization that operates in Northern Ireland and is responsible for a number of attacks in the region. The group has been designated as a terrorist organization by the UK and US governments.
The search operation in Derry/Londonderry is just the latest in a series of operations conducted by the authorities in Northern Ireland as they combat terrorism in the region. There have been a number of similar operations in recent months, as the authorities seek to clamp down on the activities of terrorist organizations like the New IRA.
The authorities in Northern Ireland take the threat of terrorism very seriously, and they are committed to working together to combat the threat. The search operation in Derry/Londonderry is an example of the coordinated efforts of law enforcement agencies in the region to keep people safe from the threat of terrorism.
The authorities are urging anyone with information on terrorist activity in Northern Ireland to contact the police or the independent charity Crimestoppers. The authorities have stated that they will continue to take strong action against those involved in terrorist activities in Northern Ireland, and they will not allow these groups to take control in the region. The search operation in Derry/Londonderry is just one part of their ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the region.
