Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit investigating violent dissident republican activity have made five arrests.

The men aged 26, 27, 38, 44 and 51 were arrested in the Poleglass area of west Belfast on Thursday evening, 21st May, under the Terrorism Act.

They have been taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave Police Station in Belfast for questioning. The investigation is ongoing.