Man charged

A MAN arrested in the Creggan area of Londonderry last week has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon.

The man was arrested during a police search as part of an operation against the vigilante group, Republican Action Against Drugs.

A police spokeswoman said today: “A 56-year-old man arrested in Londonderry on Friday has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon.

“He is to appear in court later this month.”