Police in Northern Ireland are conducting searches this morning in Derry and Londonderry in relation to dissident republican activity.

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit are working as part of an investigation into a series of hoax bomb calls that targeted railway stations in England in April 2024.

The investigation is working alongside Counter Terrorism Police South East.

“Today’s searches are part of an investigation working alongside Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) into a series of hoax bomb calls which targeted railway stations in England between 20th and 23rd April 2024. 

“These searches demonstrate our commitment to disrupting the activities of this small group of people who are intent on causing fear in our society.  As always, our priority is to protect communities and keep people safe from harm.

Detective Inspector Walls