Police link 17 explosive devices found in Belfast to far-right terrorism

Summary

Police in Northern Ireland say an arsenal of 17 improvised explosive devices and other material, found during searches in the Shankill Road area of Belfast on 30 and 31 October, is believed to be linked to far-right terrorism. A suspect has been arrested after the operation uncovered the devices.

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1. The Guardian

   4 Nov 2026, 13:15 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that police say 17 improvised explosive devices and other material found in searches in the Shankill Road area of Belfast on 30 and 31 October are linked to rightwing terrorism, and that a suspect was arrested.