PSNI officer charged over alleged theft of ammunition
A serving PSNI officer has been charged in relation to the alleged theft of ammunition from the police estate.
The 63-year-old was charged to court by detectives from the Serious Crime Branch.
He is accused of a number of firearm-related offences including theft of ammunition, possession of ammunition in suspicious circumstances, possession of prohibited ammunition and possessing ammunition without a certificate.
He was additionally charged with offences including taking a vehicle without consent and making or supplying articles for use in frauds.
Police said, as is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton said: “The public rightly expect and demand the highest standards of professionalism and integrity from their police officers. These values are fundamental to public trust and police legitimacy.
"Where any officers conduct is alleged to fall short of these standards, particularly where criminal activity is suspected, we will, as this case demonstrated investigate fully and without fear or favour.
"The sensitivity of the material which is alleged to have been stolen by this officer is obvious and makes their alleged actions all the more egregious.
"As in every case a review is underway into all the circumstances surrounding this incident. We will now consider the suitability of this case for a fast track misconduct special case hearing alongside criminal proceedings.”