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We have reviewed our social media channels and taken the decision to close our District X accounts on Monday 9 February. Followers can continue to get news updates from @PoliceServiceNI and traffic and travel updates via @NIRoadPolicing.
Please stay away from the Mournes today!
The Fire and Rescue Service are currently dealing with gorse fires in the area and have asked that anyone planning to hike in the area, stay away for the duration of the day while they deal with the issue.
We will continue to share information, updates and engage via our other X accounts, Air Support, Office of the Chief Constable and Police College, our Facebook and Instagram accounts and our website psni.police.uk.
The Tandragee Road, near Jerrettspass, between Newry and Poyntzpass has now fully re-opened following an earlier collision.
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Officers from 06 Tactical Support Group were on patrol in Newry today when a motorbike failed to stop for them. The rider was apprehended a short time later. Turned out the driver had no insurance, was disqualified and was carrying class C drugs. The bike was also stolen.
The Tandragee Road, near Jerrettspass, between Newry and Poyntzpass, has been closed in both directions following a road traffic collision. Diversions are in place but motorists are advised to seek an alternative route if possible.
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Motorists are advised that the A1 southbound is reduced to one lane between Banbridge and Newry, due to a vehicle fire. Delays are possible in the area.
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Road users are advised of flooding in the Warrenpoint Road area of Rostrevor. Traffic is being impacted in both directions. Please exercise caution and seek alternative routes where possible.
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A 62-year-old man, arrested following a search in the Poyntzpass area on Tuesday 3rd February has been released following questioning. Police enquiries are continuing.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland can sadly confirm an 11-year-old boy has died following a road traffic collision in Kilkeel on Tuesday 3rd February. orlo.uk/2T5hZ
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Man arrested under Terrorism Act as part of investigation into reports of threats made to elected representatives in Newry, Mourne and Down. Details here:
orlo.uk/imjQm
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The Corcreaghan Road, near Kilkeel, is currently closed in both directions following a collision. Motorists are asked to seek an alternative route.
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Man (28) charged to court, following discovery of Crossmaglen cannabis farm. Details here: orlo.uk/BSx1v
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Two men, aged 27 and 28, are currently in police custody following the discovery of a cannabis farm in the Lismore area of Crossmaglen on Friday, 30th January. Targeting drugs supply is a priority for the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Full details: orlo.uk/iwxSg
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Road-users in Newry are advised to avoid the Fathom Line area due to flooding this afternoon.
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Road users are advised that the Hilltown Road, Newry is closed between Derryleckagh Road and Crobane Road due to flooding. Please seek an alternative route for your journey.
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We have charged two men to court this morning, Monday 26th January, after they were arrested in the Stream Street area of Newry on Friday, 23rd January as part of an ongoing investigation into criminal activity. Full details: orlo.uk/6UpA7
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Detectives from Organised Crime Branch, working with local officers in Newry have arrested two men in the Stream Street area as part of an ongoing investigation.
Two men, aged 36 and 40, were arrested on suspicion of drugs related offences and remain in custody at this time.
ALT Detectives from Organised Crime Branch, working with District Support Officers in Newry have arrested two men in the Stream Street area as part of an ongoing investigation into criminal activity. Two men aged 36 and 40 years old were arrested on suspicion of various drugs related offences. Both men remain in police custody at this time.