By Bob Huggins
Detectives in the Republic have arrested Damien McLaughlin - the man wanted by police here in connection with the murder of prison officer David Black.
The forty year old is being held under a European Arrest Warrant as part of a joint intelligence-led operation.
As part of the same operation a 59 year old man was also arrested in Donegal and a 47 year old woman was arrested in Belfast.
Mr. McLaughlin is scheduled to appear at Dublin’s Central Criminal Court tomorrow.
The 59 year old man has been taken to Letterkenny police station for questioning and a 47 year old woman has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning.
Senior detectives contacted the Black family today to update them on developments.
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