Dramatic drop in terrorism-related arrests in recent years

The Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 was introduced in response to the Omagh Bombing of August 15 of that year.

The Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 was introduced in response to the Omagh Bombing of August 15 of that year.

Terrorism-related arrests under emergency security laws have dropped dramatically in recent years, official figures show.

The Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 was introduced in response to the Omagh Bombing of August 15 of that year.

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