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Last Seen Profiles
We were out over Belfast earlier this evening and got these photos of the fog coming in off the lough. Not something you see everyday!
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Just escorting this nice man and his reindeer through the Mournes, think he has a busy night ahead.
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Another great photo of Ziggy sent through from our colleagues at the PSNI dog section.🚁🐶
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Out and about. Noticed this nice bit of field art. Thought we would share it with our followers
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We can say hand on heart to
@HBO
that we never ruined the final scene of
@GameOfThrones
in any way.
#Drogon
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A tough and challenging day in the Mournes as Police 46,
@PSNINMDown
and other emergency services responded to 3 separate incidents. In strong winds we managed to airlift one male out but sadly the two others had died. Our thoughts are with their loved ones. Sgt A
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Commiserations to the losers of last night’s hide and seek championships held in County Down. Two arrests for numerous offences following burglaries in Downpatrick and Larne. It’s dark, you can run and hide in trees but we can still see you 👁
@PSNINMDown
@PSNIMEADistrict
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Spent this morning doing some really great training with dog section. Had the opportunity to meet ’PD in training’ Ziggy for the first time. Cuteness overload 😍
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Just a wee update...back in February a male was arrested for ‘lasering’ our helicopter. Court proceedings have now finished and he was sentenced to 3 months in prison.
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We had a report of an usual object in the sky today. We checked it out and can confirm there's nothing to worry about. That bright yellow thing was just the sun!
While we were out we took advantage and got a few photos over Belfast.
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How to handbrake a helicopter…..
Two aircraft on scene in Killyleagh earlier, assisting
@PSNINMDown
and HM Coastguard rescue teams search for a missing person along the lough shore. Located by Police 46 and now receiving medical care.
#keepingpeoplesafe
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Whilst out today, privileged to share this community art @ Downhill. To learn more about Rachel Ferguson, a local hero, visit
#LestWeForget
#RememberanceDay2018
Sgt A
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We said earlier we would keep an eye out for Santa and we saw him over the Mournes. Now look what we picked up on our thermal camera over Belfast. Hopefully all the boys and girls are getting ready for bed....he's on his way!
Merry Christmas everyone!
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The night is yet young and we haven’t stopped- airlifted a casualty from the Mournes area, great work from the doctor and paramedic on scene. Direct from there we located a vulnerable missing person. ⛽️& back helping more colleagues!
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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A beautiful night, had to share the Milky Way with you. Looking back in time!
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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We were out over the Antrim coast earlier. Quite a view from the office today!
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Congrats to our flying cousins,
@AirAmbulanceNI
,on their 1st Anniversary of Operations, saving lives around our wee country. Look forward to working together for many more years
#KeepingPeopleSafe
Sgt A👏🏼🤝🤛🏽
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For all the boys and girls who aren't in bed and sleeping yet, here's the latest picture from P46... He's on his way. (Looks like Rudolph at the front with the shiny nose.)
Don't worry, we will keep a good eye on him whilst he's over Northern Ireland.
Merry Christmas.
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To all our followers, May the 4th be with you...............
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Tonight’s tweet is brought to you in association with the letter “J”☁️🚁
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We took advantage whilst over the North Coast yesterday to get some photos. Mixed emotions to see empty beaches etc at this time of year but glad to see the advice is being listened to. Thank you!
Keep safe.
#stayhomesavelives
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Over
@FanzoneTitanic
. Fans did
#GAWA
proud. Fitting tribute 64th minute for Archie.
@VisitBelfast
@NITouristBoard
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Casevac from between the Hare’s Gap and Ben Crom today in P45 - our pilot managed to get landed on the only suitable spot in the valley. Fantastic work by Mountain Rescue getting the gent concerned down to the back of the helicopter, broken leg and all. Get well soon 🚁👍
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After assisting our colleagues
@PSNIABC
it was nice to finally see some Sunday sun......🚁⛅️
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We were tasked by
@MCA_media
earlier to assist the search for 2 paddle boarders who were in distress off Ballintoy. Police46 responded.
@PortrushRNLI
located them and they were winched to the safety of dry land by the Coastguard helicopter, Rescue 199.
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Apologies in advance for the noise tonight if we are called to your area - be assured we’ll be working hard with our colleagues
#keepingPeopleSafe
and won’t be there just for the craic! Whether going out or having a quiet night in always be considerate of others in your actions
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To all our followers and
@HamillHimself
......
May the 4th be with you.
@BelTel
@News_Letter
@starwars
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Unfortunately last night Police 44 was repeatedly 'lasered' whilst over north Beflast trying to assist
@PSNIBelfastN
keep people safe. Why? We don't know either, but thankfully 2 people were arrested and will now have to answer for their mindless actions.
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Sorry to those impacted by our lower flying 🚁 in the Colin Glen area,but 👌👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 to our
@PSNIBelfastW
friends for getting dirty and wet hunting deep in the forest & arresting a male for dangerous riding etc and seizing a 🏍- 1 less danger to all!
#WeAreYou
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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When a child goes missing, we are as keen as anyone to help and P46 is the ideal tool to assist. Our high-tech camera picked out this particular wee fella in Banbridge and, working with
@PSNIABC
and pro-active members of the public reunited him with his family.
#keepingpeoplesafe
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Supporting
@PSNIBelfastS
at Windsor Park. Disappointed for
@paddyb_ireland
. Great result
@Tyson_Fury
. Come on
@RealCFrampton
we are all cheering you on.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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After completing a task earlier today we made the most of being close to the Mournes to get some more mountain flying training done. Always good to keep skills sharp…and of course take advantage of a good photo opportunity.
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A big thank you to all our followers, which today passed 7500. This is a short video from earlier today showing a typical landing in challenging conditions in the Mournes from both perspectives. I'm the one who stayed warm inside!. ConD.
@PSNINMDown
@MourneMRT
@MourneObserver
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A busy day so far supporting colleagues around the country, but there’s always time to check
@rafredarrows
have paid & displayed 😜 Lovely to see them in, 🤞🏼the weather stays good for
#Newcastle
today & check travel advice. Sgt A
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After completing a task with our colleagues
@PSNINMDown
the helicopter crew were tasked via the Mournes to the Craigavon area to assist colleagues
@PSNIABC
where there was a report of a scrambler driving dangerously in the area. Following some good work the male was arrested.
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Last night, whilst out trying to help keep people safe, one of our aircraft was targeted repeatedly by someone with a laser. Yet again, after good work between the crew and
@PSNIBelfastN
the person was successfully identified, arrested and will now be in court in January.
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Just a round-up of today’s best shots from around the country……and a bit of snow-ploughing on the way home
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Up over Portstewart working with
@PSNICCGDistrict
&
@CommunityRescue
searching for a missing person. Person located & is now receiving help. Took the chance to share some more office views.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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Police 45 basking in the morning sun, ready to be deployed anywhere in province. Temperatures in the twenties today, take care.....🥵☀️🌡
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😡🤬When out supporting
@PSNIBangor
with a serious incident an individual endangered not just Police 45 but also those living in the area by repeatedly hitting us with a laser. Thanks to our colleagues they’re being dealt with. Sgt A
#StopAndThink
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This evening we were tasked to
@PSNICCGDistrict
to assist in the search for a missing person. After quickly locating them the situation was so significant that we landed to allow an observer to go to their aid. Thank you to the member of public who offered help on scene.
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Great to have
@AirAmbulanceNI
at our helipad today. Please support this vital role for NI, we are excited to help them anyway we can.
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Great surprise to see Loco No.85 on Santa Special run
@RPSITrains
to Whitehead, brilliant sight.
#SantaSteam
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Out and about during dusk giving top cover and pro-active patrolling, see if you can have a guess at where. Something not quite right about the fourth picture - see if you can see what and why! 🤔
#KeepingPeopleSafe
👍🚁
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Hi & sorry for not posting as much but hope todays office shots make up.
#Privileged
to have these views and pleased to share. Start of the hols, enjoy the beaches but please respect the water.Sgt A
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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Chasing the sun.... Having spent the early part of today enjoying the sights of belfast, thought we'd share a shot of the Sunset heading out west to help our rural colleagues.
#Privileged
#OfficeView
#KeepingPeopleSafe
Sgt A
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Rescue 116 landing in for a refuel, assisting our colleagues
@NIFRSOFFICIAL
attending gorse fires in the Sperrins.
Con D.
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With all this lovely weather, we thought we would share a few shots of the aircraft with our followers🚁☀️📷 think mine on the left is better than the Sergeants attempt......😉
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A beautiful day to share our office views,
#PrivilegedToServe
.
But, there’s ⚠️ from the experts,
@metoffice
@barrabest
@angie_weather
@WeatherCee
we’ve 🌧🌨❄️ ahead this weekend , please check in on the vulnerable and elderly .
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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P45 up and about supporting our colleagues on the ground today, but where? The second one may be a little trickier than the first 🤔
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Whilst assisting colleagues in
@PSNIBelfastW
search for a missing person we were subject to repeated laser attacks from the North Belfast area. A local crew was directed to the address and a male has been arrested. He will be interviewed and most likely have a court date soon.
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Better late than never…..a few shots of yesterday’s big visitor:
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We haven't seen our Mums, or the ⚽️,but a view whilst getting 2 🏍's seized and riders dealt with. Gr8 work
@PSNIBelfastN
& Dog Section.
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There is still loads of snow in the North West particularly over the Sperrins. Take care if you are driving that way today.
@BelfastLive
@qnewsdesk
@DerryCityNews
@TyroneTimes
@NorthWestMRT
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Police 46 were over Ballymena this evening when a male shone a laser at them. Thanks to excellent work between Police 46 and
@PSNIMEADistrict
one male was arrested for a number of relevant offences and is currently in custody.
Sgt C
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🤬😡😡🤬Fantastic work by
@PSNIABC
to introduce a Darwinian Award winner to the custody suite. While supporting your local police who were targeting drug dealing activity in North Lurgan, we were attacked by a “gentleman” with a laser. You can run, but....Sgt A
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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Great to see so many cyclists enjoying the great weather. We are too!
#KeepingPeopleSafe
#GranFondo
@GfgiroNi
@PSNIBelfastE
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Up early this morning. Always nice to catch the sunrise.
🚁☀️. Con D.
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Assisting colleagues
@PSNICCGDistrict
at an incident near Coleraine university. Following this we took an aerial shot of Portrush before heading onto the next task.
@NIPolicingBoard
@PortrushRNLI
@WeatherCee
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Have a good one and whatever your at, think safe, be safe & look after each other! Here all weekend so if we’re out give us a👋🏼, Sgt A
#Chocfest
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We have had quite a busy day so far today. We've been across quite a bit of the country so far. On our way back from a task earlier we got this photo. Anyone know where it is?
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We were low and loud over Holywood earlier. Helping our colleagues locate a vulnerable person. A positive ending we located them. Now reunited with their loved ones.
#keepingpeoplesafe
@mindyourhealthx
@mhmatters
Sgt W
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P45 up over Whitehead earlier, searching for a missing person. Hopefully we didn’t interrupt the peace and quiet of the first day of decent weather too much. Glad to report that the gentleman concerned was found safe and well by our friends on the ground.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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We went on a training flight in the Mournes this morning, I don’t think we’ve ever seen the hills so busy! We certainly surprised a few runners! Whatever your reason for being there today, a big well done from all of us for being so very motivating! Stay safe and take care.
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"Winter is here",just flew through the 1st 🌨❄️ . Have a thought for/check in on the elderly & vulnerable. P46 sits ready
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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Out and about assisting colleagues
@PSNINMDown
earlier today. Took the opportunity to take this photo of Spelga Dam. Sgt C.
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It's our first day on Twitter. Please follow us for news and updates
#PSNIAirSupport
#MyFirstTweet
.
http://t.co/oXwoOZqEFs
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We were out in the glorious weather today assisting colleagues in
@PSNINMDown
and
@PSNIABC
Not bad views from the office!
#keepingpeoplesafe
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Belfast is 🐝 tonight! Sharing our view whilst helping colleagues
@PSNIBelfastN
&
@PSNIBelfastW
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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Sharing the views from today’s essential Mountain training in the Mournes so ,if needed,we’re ready to conduct life-saving CasEvac’s. Our pilots skills are day to day
#KeepingPeopleSafe
. Literally couldn’t be without them!
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Out and about at the end of our summer solstice
#KeepingPeopleSafe
, This photograph was taken at midnight! Those who are out celebrating the weekend be safe, stick together and follow your plan to get home. Sgt W
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To all our followers, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the PSNI Air Support Unit.
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Police 46 was involved earlier in the search for a missing 9 yr old in East Belfast - at low level due to the search area and deteriorating weather, so thank you for your understanding. Since located safe and well
@PSNIBelfastE
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Today we airlifted a casualty from the Newry area in Police44. Assisted by
@PSNINMDown
@NIAS999
@NIFRSOFFICIAL
@CommunityRescue
the lady was taken to hospital in Belfast for treatment and we wish her a speedy recovery.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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Working with
#loughneaghrescue
this morning over Antrim. Not only emergency services and health workers working today, so grateful to all the volunteers with Community Rescue Services all over our wee country. Merry Christmas to all.
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Persons located with the help of a bright moon and our trusty night vision goggles.
@MourneMRT
collected our walkers and took them off.
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In case you missed it……this evening’s double rainbow.
Formed when sunlight is reflected twice within a raindrop, creating a second inverted bow (we got that from Google…..)
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We assisted colleagues in
@PSNINMDown
earlier with a missing person. Once they were successfully located we took the opportunity to do a bit of training by way of an ad hoc landing in the Mournes. As you can see the weather wasn't too bad at all!
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Despite the strong winds Police 45 responded to a request from our colleagues
@PSNIABC
in attempting to locate a vulnerable elderly gentleman in the Lurgan area.Thankfully the male was located by a member of the public and was returned home safe and well.
Con D.
@PoliceServiceNI
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Out this evening working with our blue light colleagues at the scene of an serious RTC on the Moyarget Rd, Ballycastle. Airlifted one seriously injured person to Belfast. Our thoughts are with all those affected.
@PSNICCGDistrict
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We had a big visitor in today. Made us all feel very small. 🚁😕
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Tonight, we put our earlier training to good use, carrying out a night 'ad hoc' landing to assist
@PSNINMDown
and
@NIAS999
with a farming incident. Casualty airlifted from the scene with
@NIAS999
onboard & conveyed to the RVH. Good work all round.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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Gr8 day working with Northern Ireland Environment Agency, PSNI wildlife liaison and local police. Helping tackling crime anywhere!
#Collaboration
Anyone know where?
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1st day of 2017, 🌞 🌬 & beautiful views from the office. Police 45 up and about supporting
@PSNIBelfastS
&
@PSNICarrick
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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P46 about to carry out its annual 'special escort' task. Radio check done with 'Sleigh 1' to make sure everything is ok. All good.
Not long until Santa is overhead. Boys & and girls, make sure you're asleep before he gets here.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
(even Santa)
Merry Christmas!
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More hot refuel training today, 🚁🧯⛽️ slicker than an F1 pit stop......🏎 😉
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Morning chores completed with (L->R) P46 on line, P44 getting a wash & P45 ground running to ensure air worthiness! If needed, we're ready.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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Working hard today, whilst out over Belfast the crew heard concerns on the radio for a suicdal male and immediately started searching. Very pleased to tell you we found them & they're recieving help and assitance. Great working together with
@PSNIBelfastN
Sgt A
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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All pilots have a checklist before they go flying. Santa is no different. He asked us to check his for him. We checked it once, then we checked it twice. We can confirm Santa, you're good to go! Fly safe. We will keep an eye out for you.
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Feeling
#privileged
today providing support to colleagues
@PSNIFermOmagh
together
#KeepingPeopleSafe
. Couldn’t resist sharing views of & from the office , beautiful (Fermanagh that is, not us!) Sgt A
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We assisted colleagues in
@PSNIBelfastW
earlier with a pursuit. Driver abandoned the vehicle and tried to hide in an alley. They couldn't hide from Police46. Dog callsign talked on and 1 arrest made.
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