Woman sentenced for terrorism-related offences following search of residential property in Ballymoney

54-year-old Jennifer Lennox, Main Street, Portglenone, was sentenced to 11 months for possession of ammunition in suspicious circumstances. She was sentenced to a further 11 months for each of two counts of possession of articles for use in terrorism.

The sentences are to run concurrently and have been suspended for three years.

Detective Inspector Lavery said: “Following a search of a residential property in Ballymoney in November 2021, officers located a total of 118 bullets and 54 balaclavas, along with instructions on how to make an improvised explosive device (IED). Forensic examination showed that these instructions were viable.

“The items could have been used to cause serious harm and we are thankful that they have been removed from our streets. The Police Service of Northern Ireland is committed to tackling serious crime and we will continue to pursue those, like Jennifer Lennox, who are involved in such activity."

The investigation was carried out by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Criminal Investigation Department,

“I would encourage anyone with information that could assist in our efforts to contact us on the non-emergency number 101,” said DI Lavery.

Anyone with information can make a report to police using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org