Detectives from The Police Service's Terrorism Investigation Unit have arrested a 56-year-old man in the Ballyarnett area of Derry/Londonderry today under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000. 

The man has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning. A number of items have been seized, which will be subject to further examination. 

The arrest and search are part of an ongoing investigation into New IRA activity.