Two men released as police issue specific appeal in relation to bomb hoaxes in Co Antrim and Co Down
Detectives investigating a number of hoax bomb calls have made two arrests in east Belfast.
The calls, received between Saturday, January 31 and Monday, February 2, targeted businesses in the Belfast, Co Antrim and Co Down areas.
In a statement on Saturday (February 7), Detective Inspector Keon said: “Two men – aged 46 and 32 – were arrested in east Belfast on Wednesday, 4th February on suspicion of offences including communicating false information causing a bomb hoax, intimidation and drug-related crimes. They have since been released on bail to allow for further enquiries.”
Inspector Keon continued: “When the calls were received, extensive searches took place in the relevant areas before the calls were deemed to be hoaxes. Our investigation is ongoing and we would appeal to anyone with information to contact us.
“We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the of Beechland Drive area of Lisburn between 1am and 5am on Saturday, 31st January or the Hillhall Gardens area of Lisburn between 9pm and 11pm on Monday, 2nd February.
"Dashcam or CCTV footage you may have recorded in the named areas in these timeframes could be vital to our investigation.” Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1716 02/02/26. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted with 100% anonymity on 0800 555 111.