Rise in drugs seizures in Fermanagh and Omagh


THE number of drug seizures in the Fermanagh and Omagh District area has risen to almost two per day during the past year. New figures released by the Policing and Community Safety Partnership have revealed that cannabis and cocaine are now the main drugs being seized locally. A total of 75 seizures of cocaine took place […]


Domestic abuse the ‘least reported’ crime in the North


DOMESTIC abuse remains the crime least likely to be reported to the police in the North, according to a recent survey. The survey revealed that under two-thirds of people said they would be ‘very likely’ to contact police if they became victims of domestic abuse. The reluctance is even more pronounced among young people aged […]


Fermanagh farming family fury after tractor stolen


A FERMANAGH farming family has been left furious after a “treasured” Case tractor and square bailer was reportedly stolen in the Kinawley/Derrylin area last night (Wednesday). “This outfit, whilst vintage and treasured by my father, was stolen last night. It is quite unique and was likely taken to order,” posted Olive Thornton, in an online […]


Armed men raid ‘wrong’ house in Fermanagh


A GANG of hooded and armed men forced their way into a house in Enniskillen in the early hours of yesterday morning (Tuesday), only to discover they had raided the wrong address. The resident of the home on Kilmacormick Avenue in the county town was left shaken but uninjured following the terrifying ordeal, which happened […]


CAUTION: Overturned oil tanker on Fermanagh road


FERMANAGH motorists are being advised to avoid the Sligo Road in Belcoo this afternoon (Monday) following a report of an overturned oil tanker. “Diversions are in place as motorists are advised to seek alternative main routes for their journey,” said a Police Service of Northern Ireland spokesperson. To read more on this story see this […]


Memorial vandalism ‘disappointing’ act


VANDALISM at a memorial to Seán South and Fearal O’Hanlon has been described as “disappointing.” Police are investigation the incident on the Altawark Road near Roslea last week, when white paint was thrown over the memorial to the two IRA men, who were killed following an attack on Brookebourgh barracks on New Year’s Day 1957. Noting […]