Police discovered a ‘heavy duty weapon’ during a search related to violent dissident republicanism in Lurgan on Sunday.
Detectives from the PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit made the discovery during planned searches in Lord Lurgan Park.
Police said the searches were in relation to an ‘ongoing investigation into violent dissident republicanism.’
Among the items seized and taken away for forensic examination was a ‘partially constructed, improvised heavy duty weapon.’
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Rowland, of the Terrorist Investigation Unit, said: “Using a public park to store such items is irresponsible and demonstrates a complete disregard for the members of this community, including many families and young children who use this park for recreation.
“I want to appeal to anyone who has seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area of the park or in the local area, or has any information, to contact police on 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111,” he said.