3D printer seized during paramilitary crime investigation in west Belfast

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Paramilitary Crime Task Force have seized a 3D printer and other items during a search operation in west Belfast.

The search took place at a property on Friday 23 October 2026 as part of a wider criminal investigation.

Police confirmed that several items had been recovered and would undergo forensic examination.

Paramilitary Crime Task Force carries out west Belfast search

Detective Inspector Maguire said officers had carried out the operation as part of ongoing enquiries into suspected criminal activity.

“A number of items were seized from a property as a result of the search, including a 3D printer,” the detective said.

The PSNI has not disclosed the precise location of the property or identified the other items recovered.

No arrests were announced in the statement.

Seized items to undergo forensic examination

Police confirmed that the items would be taken away for further forensic examination.

The investigation remains ongoing, and the PSNI has not established publicly what the 3D printer was being used for or whether it was connected to any particular offence.

The search was conducted by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force, which investigates criminal activity linked to paramilitary organisations.

Police appeal for information

Detective Inspector Maguire thanked the local community for providing information to police and encouraged anyone with concerns about suspected illegal activity to come forward.

Information can be reported to the PSNI on 101 or through its online reporting service.

People wishing to provide information anonymously can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Police said enquiries remain ongoing.

External link: PSNI online witness appeals

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