‘Significant’ number of firearms seized in Co Down

The NCA were part of the operation (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

A “significant” number of firearms have been seized in Co Armagh.

Officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the PSNI were involved in the operation which was part of a probe into organised crime.

In excess of ten firearms have been recovered so far in an ongoing search operation in the Jerrettspass area of County Down.

In a statement, an NCA spokesperson said further details will be issued on Friday.