Arms seizures: Seven appear in court

Seven people linked with weapons seizures in Northern Ireland appeared in court today.

The men were originally held earlier this week after a weapons seizure was linked to loyalist paramilitaries.

The men also face charges in connection with a burglary on the outskirts of Belfast.

In raids earlier this week, police recovered a shotgun, pistol, ammunition, balaclavas, gloves and walkie-talkies in Co Down.

The weapons finds were linked to the Ulster Volunteer Force.

Up to 30 family members were present at the hearing today, including an elderly lady who collapsed during the proceedings.

The seven men were remanded in custody to appear again via video link on November 29.